Acts 8:16
For until that time, the Holy Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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
15When they had come down, they prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
17Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Cross References
Matthew 28:19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them into the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 10:44While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all of those who were listening to his message.
Acts 19:2Paul said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They said to him, “No, we did not even hear about the Holy Spirit.”
1 Corinthians 1:13Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? 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 →