And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his sorceries for a long time.
Acts 8:11
Surrounding context
8:10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is the great power of God."
8:11 And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his sorceries for a long time.
8:12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.