Acts 8:17
The apostles placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
In Context
Cross References
Numbers 8:10When you bring the Levites to the Lord the Israelites are to place their hands upon them.
Acts 2:4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages as the Spirit gave them the ability to do so.
Acts 8:18When Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given when the apostles placed their hands on people, he offered them money.
Acts 13:3After they had fasted, prayed, and placed their hands on them in blessing, they sent them on their way.
Romans 1:11I really want to visit you and share with you a spiritual blessing to strengthen you.
1 Timothy 4:14Don't neglect the gracious gift you have that was given to you by prophetic inspiration when the church elders laid their hands on you.
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 →