Acts 8:19
“Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But Peter said to him,.... With great abhorrence and indignation, resenting and detesting his proposal:
thy money…
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
saying, Give me also this power The character of the man is shewn by what he asks for. He does not desire the Holy Ghost…
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