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Acts 8:19

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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