Acts 8:15

Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 8:15

BSB
On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit.
AKJV
Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
CPDV
And when they had arrived, they prayed for them, so that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
ERV
who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
NHEB
who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit;
SMT
Who, having gone down, prayed for them, that they receive the Holy Spirit.

Commentary for Acts 8:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 8:15
Summary
Religious leaders invoke divine blessing for spiritual empowerment of converts
Place
Samaria
Event
Apostles pray for Spirit
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Prayer