Then Simon himself believed also, and being baptized, he continued with Philip. And seeing miracles and mighty works happening, he was amazed. And the apostles in Jerusalem hearing that Samaria had received the Word of God, they sent Peter and John to them; who when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. read more.
For as yet He had not fallen on any of them, they were baptized only in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. And when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, saying, Give me this power also, that on whomever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit. But Peter said to him, May your silver perish with you, because you have thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God. Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.

John » The apostle » Sent by the jerusalem congregation with the commission to samaria

Acts 8:14-17

And the apostles in Jerusalem hearing that Samaria had received the Word of God, they sent Peter and John to them; who when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. For as yet He had not fallen on any of them, they were baptized only in the name of the Lord Jesus. read more.
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Language » Power of speaking different » Conferred by laying on of the apostles' hands

Acts 19:6

And as Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. Verse Concepts

Acts 8:17

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

Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » By laying on of the apostles' hands

Acts 19:6

And as Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. Verse Concepts

Acts 8:17-18

Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. And when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money,

Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » By the laying on of the apostles' hands

Acts 19:6

And as Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. Verse Concepts

Acts 8:17

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

Peter » Prays for the reception of the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit

Acts 8:15-18

who when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. For as yet He had not fallen on any of them, they were baptized only in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. read more.
And when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money,

Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians

Acts 8:17

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

Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of

Acts 8:5-8

John 4:39-42

And many of the Samaritans of that city believed upon Him because of the saying of the woman, who testified, He told me all that I ever did. Then as the Samaritans had come to Him, they begged Him that He would stay with them. And He stayed there two days. And many more believed because of His own word. read more.
And they said to the woman, Now we believe, not because of your saying, for we have heard Him ourselves and know that this is truly the Christ, the Savior of the world.

Acts 8:14-17

Acts 8:25

Then, indeed, having earnestly testified and having spoken the Word of the Lord also having preached the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans, they returned to Jerusalem. Verse Concepts

Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john

Acts 8:5-25

And Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed Christ to them. And the people with one accord gave heed to those things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the many miracles which he did. For out of those having unclean spirits, many came out, crying with loud voice. And many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed. read more.
And there was great joy in that city. But a certain man called Simon had long been conjuring in the city, and amazing the nation of Samaria, claiming himself to be some great one. All gave heed to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, This one is the great power of God. And they were paying attention to him, because for a long time he had amazed them with conjuring. But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel, the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Then Simon himself believed also, and being baptized, he continued with Philip. And seeing miracles and mighty works happening, he was amazed. And the apostles in Jerusalem hearing that Samaria had received the Word of God, they sent Peter and John to them; who when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. For as yet He had not fallen on any of them, they were baptized only in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. And when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, saying, Give me this power also, that on whomever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit. But Peter said to him, May your silver perish with you, because you have thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God. Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity. And answering Simon said, You pray to the Lord for me that none of these things which you have spoken may come on me. Then, indeed, having earnestly testified and having spoken the Word of the Lord also having preached the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans, they returned to Jerusalem.