Acts 8:18

Now when Simon saw, that by the imposition of the apostles’ hands, the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

In Context

17Then they laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

19saying, Confer on me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, they may receive the Holy Ghost.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 6:5perverse wranglings of men corrupt in mind, and destitute of truth, who think to make gain of godliness; depart from such men.

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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