“And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.”
When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said - the crowds' attention is gained through 'signs' (sēmeia, miraculous signs) and Philip's proclamation together. The 'signs' (plural) attest to divine action; the proclamation interprets the signs theologically. Signs alone do not produce faith; they must be accompanied by the word, which gives them meaning.
Church Fathers on Acts 8:6
Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. And there was great joy in that city. But…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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