And Simon himself believed also; and being baptized, he continued with Philip, and was astonished, beholding the signs and mighty miracles which were done. And the apostles who were at Jerusalem, hearing that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John: Who being come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost. read more.
For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. And Simon seeing that thro' laying on of the hands of the apostles the Holy Ghost was given, offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said to him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought to purchase the gift of God with money. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right before God. Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee. For I see, thou art in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.

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

Acts 8:14-17

And the apostles who were at Jerusalem, hearing that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John: Who being come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost. For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. read more.
Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

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

Acts 19:6

And Paul laying his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came upon them, and they spake with tongues and prophesied. Verse Concepts

Acts 8:17

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

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

Acts 19:6

And Paul laying his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came upon them, and they spake with tongues and prophesied. Verse Concepts

Acts 8:17-18

Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. And Simon seeing that thro' laying on of the hands of the apostles the Holy Ghost was given,

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

Acts 19:6

And Paul laying his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came upon them, and they spake with tongues and prophesied. Verse Concepts

Acts 8:17

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

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

Acts 8:15-18

Who being come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost. For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. read more.
And Simon seeing that thro' laying on of the hands of the apostles the Holy Ghost was given,

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

Acts 8:17

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

Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of

Acts 8:5-8

John 4:39-42

And many of the Samaritans out of that city believed on him, for the saying of the woman testifying, He told me all that ever I did. So when the Samaritans were come to him, they besought him to tarry with them. And he abode there two days. And many more believed, read more.
because of his word, And said to the woman, We no longer believe, because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.

Acts 8:14-17

Acts 8:25

They then, having testified and spoken the word of the Lord, returned toward Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. Verse Concepts

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

Acts 8:5-25

And Philip coming down to a city of Samaria, preached Christ to them. And the people with one accord gave heed to the things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many that had them, and many sick of the palsy and lame were healed. read more.
And there was great joy in that city. But a certain man, named Simon, had been before in the city, using magic, and astonishing the Samaritans, saying, that he was some great one. To whom they all gave heed from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. They gave heed to him, because he had a long time astonished them with witchcraft. But when they believed Philip, preaching the things of the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. And Simon himself believed also; and being baptized, he continued with Philip, and was astonished, beholding the signs and mighty miracles which were done. And the apostles who were at Jerusalem, hearing that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John: Who being come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost. For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. And Simon seeing that thro' laying on of the hands of the apostles the Holy Ghost was given, offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said to him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought to purchase the gift of God with money. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right before God. Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee. For I see, thou art in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity. And Simon answering said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things, which ye have spoken, may come upon me. They then, having testified and spoken the word of the Lord, returned toward Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.