Acts 8:15

and they, on their arrival, prayed that the Samaritans might receive the Holy Spirit.

Open English Bible (UK)

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 at Jerusalem heard that the Samaritans had welcomed God’s message, they sent Peter and John to them;

16(As yet the Spirit had not descended on any of them; they had only been baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus).

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Cross References

Matthew 18:19Again, I tell you that, if but two of you on earth agree as to what they will pray for, whatever it be, it will be granted them by my Father who is in heaven.

John 16:23And at that time you will not ask me anything; in truth I tell you, if you ask the Father for anything, he will grant it to you in my name.

1 Corinthians 14:13Therefore anyone who, when speaking, uses the gift of “tongues” should pray for ability to interpret them.

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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