Acts 8:15 net — These two went down and prayed for them so that they would receive the Holy Spirit.

NET Bible

"These two went down and prayed for them so that they would receive the Holy Spirit."

— Acts 8:15, NET Bible

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Acts 8 — Context

12

But when they believed Philip as he was proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they began to be baptized, both men and women.

13

Even Simon himself believed, and after he was baptized, he stayed close to Philip constantly, and when he saw the signs and great miracles that were occurring, he was amazed.

14

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

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These two went down and prayed for them so that they would receive the Holy Spirit.

16

(For the Spirit had not yet come upon any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

17

Then Peter and John placed their hands on the Samaritans, and they received the Holy Spirit.

18

Now Simon, when he saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, offered them money,

Acts 8:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:15 say?
Acts 8:15 in the NET Bible reads: “These two went down and prayed for them so that they would receive the Holy Spirit.”
Where is Acts 8:15 in the Bible?
Acts 8:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 15.
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 8:15.
What translation should I read Acts 8:15 in?
Acts 8:15 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 8:15?
Acts 8:15 reads (NET): “These two went down and prayed for them so that they would receive the Holy Spirit.” 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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