Acts 8:17

Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 8:17

BSB

Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

AKJV

Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

CPDV

Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

ERV

Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

NHEB

Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

SMT

Then put they hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 8:17

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Commentary for Acts 8:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 8:17

Summary

Apostolic gesture transfers divine empowerment to assembled believers

Place

Samaria

Event

Spirit received through imposition

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD