Acts 8:16
For he had not yet come to any among them, since they were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Catholic Public Domain 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
15And when they had arrived, they prayed for them, so that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
17Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Cross References
Matthew 28:19Therefore, go forth and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Acts 10:44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell over all of those who were listening to the Word.
Acts 19:2And he said to them, “After believing, have you received the Holy Spirit?” But they said to him, “We have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”
1 Corinthians 1:13Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized 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 →