Acts 8:9-24
New King James Version
The Sorcerer’s Profession of Faith
9 But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously (A)practiced [a]sorcery in the city and (B)astonished the [b]people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, 10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the great power of God.” 11 And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his [c]sorceries for a long time. 12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the things (C)concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. 13 Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done.
The Sorcerer’s Sin
14 Now when the (D)apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, 15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them (E)that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 16 For (F)as yet He had fallen upon none of them. (G)They had only been baptized in (H)the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then (I)they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
18 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”
20 But Peter said to him, “Your money perish with you, because (J)you thought that (K)the gift of God could be purchased with money! 21 You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your (L)heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God (M)if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. 23 For I see that you are (N)poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.”
24 Then Simon answered and said, (O)“Pray to the Lord for me, that none of the things which you have spoken may come upon me.”
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