Acts 8:19

Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 8:19

BSB
"Give me this power as well," he said, "so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit."
AKJV
Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
CPDV
saying, "Give this power to me also, so that on whomever I will lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit." But Peter said to him:
ERV
saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
NHEB
saying, "Give me also this power, that whomever I lay my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit."
SMT
Saying, Give me also this power, that upon whomsoever I put hands, he might receive the Holy Spirit.

Commentary for Acts 8:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 8:19
Summary
Materialistic motivation seeks to purchase supernatural ability through exchange
Place
Samaria
Event
Simon requests apostolic power
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Narrative