Devine Scripture

Acts 8:17

Acts chapter 8 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16for as yet it was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

v.17This passage

v.18Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Timothy 4:14

    Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

  • Acts 9:17

    And Ananias departed, and entered into the house; and laying his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared unto thee in the way which thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

  • Hebrews 6:2

    of the teaching of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

  • Romans 1:11

    For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;

  • 1 Timothy 5:22

    Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

  • Acts 19:6

    And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.