Acts 8:18–24 · BSB
8:18
When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.
8:19
“Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”
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8:20
But Peter replied, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!
8:21
You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God.
8:22
Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.
8:23
For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and captive to iniquity.”
8:24
Then Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me, so that nothing you have said may happen to me.”
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