Acts 8:6

King James Version (KJV)

And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

Translations

Acts 8:6 - Amplified Bible

And great crowds of people with one accord listened to {and} heeded what was said by Philip, as they heard him {and} watched the miracles {and} wonders which he kept performing [from time to time].

Acts 8:6 - American Standard Version

And the multitudes gave heed with one accord unto the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did.

Acts 8:6 - Bible in Basic English

And all the people gave attention to the words which Philip said, when they saw the signs which he did.

Acts 8:6 - Darby Bible

and the crowds with one accord gave heed to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard [him] and saw the signs which he wrought.

Acts 8:6 - English Standard Version

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.

Acts 8:6 - King James Version

And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

Acts 8:6 - La Biblia de las Americas

Y las multitudes unánimes prestaban atenciòn a lo que Felipe decìa, al oìr y ver las señales que hacìa.

Acts 8:6 - The Message

Acts 8:6 - New American Standard Bible

The crowds with one accord were giving attention to what was said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was performing.

Acts 8:6 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Y las multitudes unánimes prestaban atenciòn a lo que Felipe decìa, al oìr y ver las señales (los milagros) que hacìa.

Acts 8:6 - World English Bible

The multitudes listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he did.

Acts 8:6 - Young's Living Translation

the multitudes also were giving heed to the things spoken by Philip, with one accord, in their hearing and seeing the signs that he was doing,

Acts 8:6 - Additional Comments

The miracles were confirmation that what he spoke about Jesus was truth. Philip was able to do this, as Stephen had been (6:8).
These multitudes were multitudes of Samaritans. I wonder whether they were more impressed by the miracles or by the passion Philip had for them, being a Jew. Philip's caring attitude towards them may have spoken much louder to them than the miracles!
The way it describes it, the mob of people was being converted, not just sporadically a few here and there. How great it is when people are ready for the gospel!
Also note that these Samaritans didn't have walls that prevented them from accepting the message. They didn't have the power, riches, family pressures, social pressures, etc. that kept them away, even if it made sense. Do you have pressures that prevent you from being what God wants, from doing what God wants? May we all be poor and empty vessels for God to use as He wishes.

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