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Acts 8

Acts 8:17

Simon the Sorcerer · Acts 8:9–25
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Translations

Modern
Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Traditional
Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Literal
Then they began laying the hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Latin
Tunc imponebant manus super illos, et accipiebant Spiritum Sanctum.

Original

Greek
English
Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

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.

Events

Parallels

Deuteronomy 18:9–14

Glossary

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

Topics

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrites: Simon John: The Apostle: Sent by the Jerusalem Congregation with the Commission to Samaria Language: Power of Speaking Different: Conferred by Laying on of the Apostles' Hands Laying on of Hands Miracles: Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit by Laying on of the Apostles' Hands Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Communicated by the Laying on of the Apostles' Hands 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 The Hands: Imposition of, Used in Imparting the Gifts of the Holy Spirit The Laying on Hands