6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said.
6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
6 And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip when they heard him and saw the signs that he did.
6 When the people heard what he had to say and saw the miracles, the clear signs of God's action, they hung on his every word.
6 And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
6 Crowds listened intently to Philip because they were eager to hear his message and see the miraculous signs he did.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 8:6
Commentary on Acts 8:5-13
(Read Acts 8:5-13)
As far as the gospel prevails, evil spirits are dislodged, particularly unclean spirits. All inclinations to the lusts of the flesh which war against the soul are such. Distempers are here named, the most difficult to be cured by the course of nature, and most expressive of the disease of sin. Pride, ambition, and desire after grandeur have always caused abundance of mischief, both to the world and to the church. The people said of Simon, This man is the great power of God. See how ignorant and thoughtless people mistake. But how strong is the power of Divine grace, by which they were brought to Christ, who is Truth itself! The people not only gave heed to what Philip said, but were fully convinced that it was of God, and not of men, and gave up themselves to be directed thereby. Even bad men, and those whose hearts still go after covetousness, may come before God as his people come, and for a time continue with them. And many wonder at the proofs of Divine truths, who never experience their power. The gospel preached may have a common operation upon a soul, where it never produced inward holiness. All are not savingly converted who profess to believe the gospel.