Thematic Bible: Rebuked by peter

But Simon, seeing that, through means of the laying on of the hands of the Apostles, the Spirit was being given, offered unto them money, Saying - Give unto me also this authority, - in order that, on whomsoever may lay my hands, he may receive Holy Spirit. And Peter said unto him - Thy silver, with thee, go to destruction! Because, the free-gift of God, thou didst suppose could, with money, be obtained! read more.
Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter; for, thy heart, is not upright before God. Repent, therefore, from this thy baseness, and entreat of the Lord - whether, after all, the purpose of thy heart shall be forgiven thee; For see that thou servest as a gall-root of bitterness, and a bond of unrighteousness. And Simon, answering, said - Entreat ye, in my behalf, unto the Lord; that, nothing, may come upon me, of the things whereof ye have spoken!

But, a certain man named Simon, was already in the city, practising magical arts, and astonishing the nation of Samaria, - saying that himself was someone great: Unto whom all were giving heed, from small even to great, saying - This, is the Power of God, which is called Great. And they were giving heed to him, because that, for a considerable time, with his magical arts, he had astonished them. read more.
But, when they believed Philip telling the good news concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they proceeded to be immersed, both men and women. And, Simon himself also, believed; and, having been immersed, was in constant attendance on Philip, - and, beholding signs and great works of power coming to pass, was astonished.