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The first church outside Judea proper, planted when persecution scattered believers from Jerusalem -- Philip's preaching and miracles drew large crowds, including a well-known sorcerer whose profession of faith Peter later called into serious doubt.
References: Acts 8:4-25
Named in Scripture at Samaria
- Philip (M) — evangelist; preached Christ and performed signs that drew large crowds
Acts 8:5-13
- Simon (M) — sorcerer who professed belief and was baptized, then rebuked by Peter for trying to buy the Spirit's power with money
Acts 8:9-24