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Acts 8:15

The Holy SpiritPrayer

13 Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.

14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit.

16 For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

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

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit.
KJV
Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
WEB
who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit;
ASV
who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit:
DARBY
who, having come down, prayed for them that they might receive [the] Holy Spirit;
BLB
who, having come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
ÅB
disse kom ned og ba for dem, for at de skulle få den Hellige Ånd;
OTB
Da de kom, ba de for dem at de måtte få Den Hellige Ånd.
B1930
disse kom ned og bad for dem, forat de skulde få den Hellige Ånd;

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Acts 2:38

    Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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  • John 16:23–24

    In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

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  • Matthew 18:19

    Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.

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  • John 14:13–14

    And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

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  • Philippians 1:19

    because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

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