Acts 8:16

Translations

Modern

For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Traditional

(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

Literal

For He was not yet fallen upon any of them, but they had only been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Latin

…nondum enim in quemquam illorum venerat, sed baptizati tantum erant in nomine Domini Jesu.

Original

Greek

English

For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Notes

Acts 8:14–17

When the apostles sent two of their own representatives to Samaria, it was an important step in overcoming prejudice (compare Matthew 10:5; Luke 9:52–54; John 4:9; 8:48). It was even more remarkable that Peter and John prayed for the Samaritans who trusted in Christ to receive the Holy Spirit. This event is similar to the day of Pentecost in Jerusalem and marks how the Holy Spirit's power spread from Judea to Samaria (Acts 2:1–47; 1:8).

Acts 8:9–24

Simon the sorcerer performed magic and amazed the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great. Simon tried to buy spiritual power. The later corrupt practice of buying and selling positions of leadership in the church was called simony. This term refers to the corrupt practice of buying and selling church leadership positions (see 1 Timothy 6:9–10). Peter strongly criticized Simon's evil intentions and actions.

Theme notes and profiles

John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter Baptism Charismatic Leadership Early Christian Heresies Miracles Persecution The Growth of the Church The Holy Spirit’s Presence

Events

Philip preaches in Samariac. AD 31

Related verses

Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 19:2
…and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” “No,” they answered, “we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 28:19
Therefore 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 19:5–6
On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
Acts 11:15–17
As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning.
Acts 10:44–48
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.
1 Corinthians 1:13–15
Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul?
Galatians 3:27
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 18:9–14

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Baptism Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Eunuch Gospel Hebrews, Letter to the Jerusalem Council Judaizers Peter, the Apostle Simon Simon Magus Tongues, Speaking in

Topics

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Baptism: Christian Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrites: Simon John: The Apostle: Sent by the Jerusalem Congregation with the Commission to Samaria Peter: Prays for the Reception of the Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit Samaria: City of, Built by Omri: Visited by Philip, Peter, and John Samaria: Country of: Disciples Made from the Inhabitants of

Acts 8:16

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