4 Now those who were scattered went from place to place, proclaiming the word. 5 Philip went down to the city 1 of Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah 2 to them. 6 The crowds with one accord listened eagerly to what was said by Philip, hearing and seeing the signs that he did, 7 for unclean spirits, crying with loud shrieks, came out of many who were possessed; and many others who were paralyzed or lame were cured. 8 So there was great joy in that city.