Acts 8:10

to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is that power of God which is called Great.

'FROM THE LEAST TO THE GREATEST'-'people of all classes' (Wey); 'All classes flocked to him' (Rieu).

Point to Note:

Consider how Simon not only fooled the common people, but also the influential leaders in the community. 'eminent citizens and ordinary people alike' (JB). Let us keep this in mind the next time that the elite in the entertainment industry, some political party or those in higher education try to convince us that we are wrong. Paul pointed out that the "elite" in any society are often the group which is the most out of touch with reality (1 Corinthians 1:26).

'SAYING'-This was the popular opinion of Simon.

'THIS MAN IS THAT POWER OF GOD WHICH IS CALLED GREAT'-'Simon regarded himself, and came to be regarded, as some kind of emanation or representative of the divine being.' (Stott p. 149) 'it is likely enough that the people would repeat what Simon told them of himself.' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 214)

Point to Note:

And nothing has changed. Even in our own times, people will label someone has. "healer" or "miracle-worker", who never has performed. miracle. People are still just as gullible! Notice that people can really believe that someone has the "power of God", when they do not. Biblical terms can be misused and misapplied.