Acts 8:15 web — who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit;

World English Bible

"who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit;"

— Acts 8:15, World English Bible

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Acts 8 — Context

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But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

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Simon himself also believed. Being baptized, he continued with Philip. Seeing signs and great miracles occurring, he was amazed.

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

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who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit;

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for as yet he had fallen on none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of Christ Jesus.

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Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

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

Acts 8:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:15 say?
Acts 8:15 in the World English Bible reads: “who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might 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 (WEB): “who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might 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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