Acts 8:16
for as yet he had fallen on none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
New Heart English 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
15who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit;
17Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Cross References
Matthew 28:19Therefore go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Acts 10:44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.
Acts 19:2He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?"They said to him, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit."
1 Corinthians 1:13Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into 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 →