Acts 8:15
who, when they came down, prayed for them, so that they might receive Holy Spirit,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
In Context
16for it was not yet fallen upon any of them. They were only immersed in the name of the Christ Jesus.
Cross References
Matthew 18:19Again I say to you truly, that if two of you should agree on the earth concerning every matter, whatever they might ask, it will happen for them from my Father in the heavens.
John 16:23And in that day ye will ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, that as many things as ye may ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
1 Corinthians 14:13Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.
Matthew Henry on Acts 8:15-26
The Account of Simon Magus. 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: 16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was… Read the whole commentary →