Acts 8:18

Translations

Modern

When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.

Traditional

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

Literal

Now Simon, having seen that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, offered to them money,

Latin

Cum vidisset autem Simon quia per impositionem manus Apostolorum daretur Spiritus Sanctus, obtulit eis pecuniam,

Original

Greek

English

When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.

Notes

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 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

1 Timothy 6:5
…and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.
Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
2 Kings 8:9
So Hazael went to meet Elisha, taking with him a gift of forty camel loads of every good thing from Damascus. And he went in and stood before him and said, “Your son Ben-hadad king of Aram has sent me to ask, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’”
2 Kings 5:15–16
Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.”
Ezekiel 13:19
You have profaned Me among My people for handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. By lying to My people who would listen, you have killed those who should not have died and spared those who should not have lived.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 18:9–14

People

Simon: Sorcerer in Samaria who tried to buy the Holy Spirit's power

Glossary

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

Topics

Christian Minister: Faithful: Peter Christian Minister: Incorruptible: Peter Covetousness: Simon Magus, in Trying to Buy the Gift of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Holy Spirit: Sin Against Hypocrisy: Simon Magus Hypocrites: Simon Integrity: Peter, when offered Money by Simon Magus Language: Power of Speaking Different: Conferred by Laying on of the Apostles' 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 New Age Peter: Prays for the Reception of the Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit Peter: Rebukes Simon, the Sorcerer, Who Desires to Purchase This Power Samaria: City of, Built by Omri: Visited by Philip, Peter, and John Simon: A Sorcerer (Also Called Simon Magus): Rebuked by Peter Simony: Ecclesiastical Corruption

Acts 8:18

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