Acts 8:18

A Conservative Version

Now when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he brought money to them,

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:5

constant frictions of men corrupted in mind, and destitute of the truth, supposing piety to be a means of gain. Withdraw from such.

Matthew 10:8

Heal those who are feeble, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely ye received, freely give.

2 Kings 8:9

So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria has sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recov

Ezekiel 13:19

And ye have profaned me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to kill the souls who should not die, and to save the souls alive who should not live, by your lying to my people who listen to lies.

Acts 8:17

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

Acts 8:19

saying, Give me also this power, so that on whomever I lay hands, he may receive Holy Spirit.