When the magicians arrived, they said to Pharaoh, "Is there a reward for us, if we are the winners?"
He said, "Yes, and you will be among those favored."
Moses said to them, "Present what you intend to present."
So they threw their ropes and their sticks, and said, "By the majesty of Pharaoh, we will be the winners."
Then Moses threw his staff, and behold, it began swallowing their trickery.
And the magicians fell down prostrating.
They said, "We have believed in the Lord of the Worlds.
The Lord of Moses and Aaron."
He said, "Did you believe in Him before I have given you permission? He must be your chief, who taught you magic. You will soon know. I will cut off your hands and feet on opposite sides, and I will crucify you all."
They said, "No problem. To our Lord we will return.
