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I. THE OCCASION. There is —

1. Christian life to be fostered (ver. 14).

2. A want in the Church to be supplied (ver. 16).

II. THE VISITORS.

1. Peter — apostolic zeal.

2. Evangelical tenderness.

III. THE FUNCTIONS.

1. Prayer in the name of the Church (ver. 16).

2. Imposition of hands in the name of God (ver. 17).

IV. THE EFFECTS.

1. The strengthening of the Church (ver. 17).

2. The sifting (ver. 18).

(K. Gerok.)

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KJV: Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

WEB: Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,