Acts 8:9-24 ▼

9 And a certain man, by name Simon, was previously in the city using magic, and amazing the nation of Samaria, saying himself to be a certain great one,

10 to whom they were all giving heed, from small to great, saying, “This one is the great power of God”;

11 and they were giving heed to him, because of his having amazed them for a long time with deeds of magic.

12 And when they believed Philip, proclaiming good news, the things concerning the Kingdom of God and the Name of Jesus Christ, they were immersed—both men and women;

13 and Simon himself also believed, and having been immersed, he was continuing with Philip, beholding also signs and mighty acts being done, he was amazed.

14 And the apostles in Jerusalem having heard that Samaria has received the word of God, sent Peter and John to them,

15 who having come down prayed concerning them, that they may receive the Holy Spirit—

16 for as yet He was fallen on none of them, and only they have been immersed—into the Name of the Lord Jesus;

17 then they were laying hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

18 And Simon, having beheld that through the laying on of the hands of the apostles the Holy Spirit is given, brought money before them,

19 saying, “Give also to me this authority, that on whomsoever I may lay the hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.”

20 And Peter said to him, “Your silver with you—may it be to destruction! Because you thought to possess the gift of God through money;

21 you have neither part nor lot in this thing, for your heart is not right before God;

22 convert, therefore, from this your wickedness, and implore God, if then the purpose of your heart may be forgiven you,

23 for in the gall of bitterness, and bond of unrighteousness, I perceive you being.”

24 And Simon answering, said, “Implore for me to the LORD, that nothing may come on me of the things you have spoken.”