# Connecting Statement:

Verses 12 and 13 give more information about Simon and some of the Samaritans coming to believe in Jesus.

# Simon himself believed

The word "himself" is here used to emphasize that Simon believed. Alternate translation: "Simon was also one of those who believed" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rpronouns]])

# he was baptized

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Philip baptized Simon" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])