# Connecting Statement:

Luke continues the news of what was happening in Samaria.

# Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard

This marks the beginning of a new part of the story of the Samaritans. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])

# Samaria

This refers to the many people who had become believers throughout the district of Samaria. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# had received

"had believed" or "had accepted"