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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when Simon saw,.... Whence it appears, that the Holy Ghost, or his gifts, which were received by imposition of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Then laid they their hands ... - This was an act of “prayer,” expressing an invocation to God that he would impart the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then laid they their hands on them - Probably only on some select persons, who were thought proper for public use in the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 8:14-25
God had wonderfully owned Philip in his work as an evangelist at Samaria, but he could do no more than an evangelist;…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Then laid they their hands on them That there might be some outward sign of this imparted grace. So Ananias (Act 9:17)…
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