What is the importance of this confrontation with Simon?
Acts 8:14–17 (ESV)
14Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John,
Acts 8:14–17 is wedged between what is being said about Simon in Acts 8:9–13 and Acts 8:18–24. This contrast and this confrontation with Simon are of great importance for Philip’s message and for the work of the Holy Spirit in Samaria.
14 Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John,