Acts 8:18

But Simon, seeing that, through means of the laying on of the hands of the Apostles, the Spirit was being given, offered unto them money,

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, proceeded they to lay their hands upon them, and they were receiving Holy Spirit.

19Saying—Give unto me also this authority,—in order that, on whomsoever may lay my hands, he may receive Holy Spirit.

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Cross References

2 Kings 5:15And he returned unto the man of God, he and all his company; and came, and took his stand before him, and said—Lo! I pray thee—I know that there is no God in all the earth, save in Israel,—now, therefore, I pray thee, accept a blessing from thy servant.

Ezekiel 13:19Thus have ye profaned me unto my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, Putting to death the souls that should not die, and Keeping alive the souls that should not live,— By your lying to my people, who hearken to lies

1 Timothy 6:5incessant quarrellings of men wholly corrupt in their mind and bereft of the truth,—supposing godliness to be, a means of gain!

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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