Acts 8:15
who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit;
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
In Context
16for as yet he had fallen on none of them. They had only been immersed in the name of Messiah Yeshua.
Cross References
Matthew 18:19Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
John 16:23“In that day you will ask me no questions. Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.
1 Corinthians 14:13Therefore let him who speaks in another language 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 →