RobH_en_tn/act/08/09.md

General Information:

Simon is introduced to the story of Philip. Verses 9 to 11 are background information about Simon and who he was among the Samaritans. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)

But there was a certain man ... named Simon

This is a way of introducing a new person into the story. Your language may use different wording to introduce a new person into the story. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants)

the city

"the city in Samaria" (See: Acts 8:5)