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Acts 8:19

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 8:19

Verse 19 of 40

Scripture focus

Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

Acts 8:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 8:19

Theological / Devotional

Give me. The character of the man was now fully revealed. He did not desire the Holy Spirit for himself as a spiritual gift to seal his baptism, but that he might use the power to dominate others. He wanted the external power without having undergone the inward change that would justify such a gift. It is possible that he intended to make money out of this hoped-for ability to impart the Holy Spirit to others, as he might wish.

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