en_tn_condensed/act/08/13.md

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/translate/figs-rpronouns)

he was baptized

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