Acts 8:19

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Saying, Grant me also this power and authority, in order that anyone on whom I place my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.

Cross References

John 5:44

How is it possible for you to believe [how can you learn to believe], you who [are content to seek and] receive praise and honor and glory from one another, and yet do not seek the praise and honor and glory which come from Him Who alone is God?

Acts 8:17

Then [the apostles] laid their hands on them one by one, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:18

However, when Simon saw that the [Holy] Spirit was imparted through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he brought money and offered it to them,

Acts 8:20

But Peter said to him, Destruction overtake your money and you, because you imagined you could obtain the [free] gift of God with money!

3 John 1:9

I have written briefly to the church; but Diotrephes, who likes to take the lead among them and put himself first, does not acknowledge my authority and refuses to accept my suggestions or to listen to me.