Acts 8:14 nasb — Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John,

NASB

"Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John,"

— Acts 8:14, NASB

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Acts 8 — Context

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And they were giving him attention because he had for a long time astonished them with his magic arts.

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But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike.

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Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed.

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Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John,

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who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.

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For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

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Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:14 say?
Acts 8:14 in the NASB reads: “Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John,”
Where is Acts 8:14 in the Bible?
Acts 8:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 14.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 8:14.
What translation should I read Acts 8:14 in?
Acts 8:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 8:14?
Acts 8:14 reads (NASB): “Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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