Acts 8:15

On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:

In Context

14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

16For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of Jesus Christ.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:19Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.

John 16:23In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

1 Corinthians 14:13Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should 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 →

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