Verse 17. Putting his hands on him. This was not ordination, but was the usual mode of imparting or communicating blessings. See Barnes "Mt 19:13"; See Barnes "Mt 9:18".

Brother Saul. An expression recognizing him as a fellow-Christian.

Be filled with the Holy Ghost. See Barnes "Ac 2:4".

{k} "putting his hands" Ac 8:17 {a} "be filled" Ac 2:4 {*} "Ghost" "Spirit"