Acts 8:16
for it was not yet fallen upon any of them. They were only immersed in the name of the Christ Jesus.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
In Context
15who, when they came down, prayed for them, so that they might receive Holy Spirit,
17Then they laid hands on them, and they received Holy Spirit.
Cross References
Matthew 28:19After going, make ye disciples of all the nations, immersing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Acts 10:44While Peter still spoke these sayings, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.
Acts 19:2he said to them, Did ye receive Holy Spirit when ye believed? And they said to him, But we have not even heard if there is a Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 1:13Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you, or were ye immersed in the name of Paul?
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 →