Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
Then the apostles placed their hands on [some of] them [and prayed, see verse 15] and they received [miraculous power from] the Holy Spirit.
New American Standard Bible
Then they
King James Version
Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Holman Bible
Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
International Standard Version
Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
A Conservative Version
Then they laid hands on them, and they received Holy Spirit.
American Standard Version
Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Amplified
Then Peter and John laid their hands on them [one by one], and they received the Holy Spirit.
Anderson New Testament
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Bible in Basic English
Then they put their hands on them, and the Holy Spirit came on them.
Common New Testament
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, and they received the holy spirit.
Darby Translation
Then they laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Godbey New Testament
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Goodspeed New Testament
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the holy Spirit.
John Wesley New Testament
Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Julia Smith Translation
Then put they hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
King James 2000
Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then they placed [their] hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.
Modern King James verseion
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the holy ghost.
Moffatt New Testament
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the holy Spirit.
Montgomery New Testament
Then the apostles laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
NET Bible
Then Peter and John placed their hands on the Samaritans, and they received the Holy Spirit.
New Heart English Bible
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Noyes New Testament
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Sawyer New Testament
Then they laid hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.
The Emphasized Bible
Then, proceeded they to lay their hands upon them, and they were receiving Holy Spirit.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Then they laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Webster
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Weymouth New Testament
Then the Apostles placed their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Williams New Testament
Then they laid their hands upon them, and one by one they received the Holy Spirit.
World English Bible
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Worrell New Testament
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Worsley New Testament
and they received the holy Spirit.
Youngs Literal Translation
then were they laying hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Themes
hands » Imposition of, used in » Imparting the gifts of the holy ghost
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians
Holy spirit » Baptism of » The samaritan Christians
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
John » The apostle » Sent by the jerusalem congregation with the commission to samaria
Language » Power of speaking different » Conferred by laying on of the apostles' hands
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » By laying on of the apostles' hands
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » By the laying on of the apostles' hands
Peter » Prays for the reception of the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 8:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Philip Preaches In Samaria
16 for as yet [such power] had not fallen on any of them; they had only been immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus [i.e., with no accompanying miraculous powers]. 17 Then the apostles placed their hands on [some of] them [and prayed, see verse 15] and they received [miraculous power from] the Holy Spirit. 18 Now when Simon saw that through the placing of the apostles' hands [on people] the Holy Spirit was given [Note: The fact that Simon "saw" something happen suggests it was supernatural and therefore highly desirable by Simon], he offered to pay them money [for this power],
Cross References
Acts 6:6
[Then] they presented these men to the apostles, who prayed for them while placing their hands on them [to signify their appointment].
Acts 9:17
So, Ananias left and went to Judas' house and placed his hands on Saul saying, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you as you were traveling on the road [to Damascus] sent me so you could receive your sight [back] and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
Acts 19:6
Then Paul placed his hands on them and [the supernatural power of] the Holy Spirit came on them and they [began to] speak in [other] languages and prophesy [i.e., speak God's message].
Hebrews 6:2
and of teaching about immersions [Note: The use of the plural word here suggests teaching on the distinctions between Jewish washings and John's and Christian immersion, whether in water or the Holy Spirit. See Acts 19:1-7], and about placing hands on people [Note: This act was practiced in the appointment of church leaders, in healing sick people and to impart supernatural gifts], and about people being raised from the dead and about never ending judgment.
Acts 2:4
And they [i.e., the apostles] were all filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit and began to speak ["the mighty accomplishments of God," See verse 11] in different languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them the ability.
Acts 8:18
Now when Simon saw that through the placing of the apostles' hands [on people] the Holy Spirit was given [Note: The fact that Simon "saw" something happen suggests it was supernatural and therefore highly desirable by Simon], he offered to pay them money [for this power],
Acts 13:3
Then, as these prophets and teachers fasted and prayed [for the two men], they placed their hands on them [signifying their appointment for this ministry] and sent them away.
Romans 1:11
For I long to see you so that I can provide you with some spiritual gift [See I Cor. 12:1-11], for the purpose of strengthening you [in the faith].
Galatians 3:2-5
The only thing I would like to learn from you is this: Did you receive the Holy Spirit [into your lives] by [meeting the requirements of] the law of Moses or by hearing [and obeying the message] of faith [in Christ]?
1 Timothy 4:14
Do not neglect [using] the gift [i.e., of serving as an evangelist. See II Tim. 4:5], which was given to you in response to a prophetic message [or, prediction], along with the laying on of the elders' hands [i.e., signifying your appointment].
1 Timothy 5:22
Do not be in a hurry to lay hands on anyone [i.e., to appoint them to office. See 4:14], and do not participate in the sins of other people. [Note: If Timothy failed to carefully determine the qualifications of a prospective elder before appointing him, it would make him partially responsible for any wrongdoing by that elder]. Keep yourself pure [i.e., of involvement in anyone's sins].
2 Timothy 1:6
The reason I am reminding you [of these things] is so that you will rekindle the gift from God, which is in your life through the laying on my hands. [Note: This "gift" was probably his ordination to serve as an evangelist (See 4:1-5), and in addition, may have included a supernatural "spiritual gift" bestowed by the apostle Paul].