Acts 8:19 cpdv — saying, “Give this power to me also, so that on whomever I will lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.” But Pete…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"saying, “Give this power to me also, so that on whomever I will lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.” But Peter said to him: "

— Acts 8:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 8 — Context

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For he had not yet come to any among them, since they were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

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

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But when Simon had seen that, by the imposition of the hands of the Apostles, the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,

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saying, “Give this power to me also, so that on whomever I will lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.” But Peter said to him:

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“Let your money be with you in perdition, for you have supposed that a gift of God might be possessed by money.

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There is no part or place for you in this matter. For your heart is not upright in the sight of God.

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And so, repent from this, your wickedness, and beg God, so that perhaps this plan of your heart might be forgiven you.

Acts 8:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:19 say?
Acts 8:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “saying, “Give this power to me also, so that on whomever I will lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.” But Peter said to him: ”
Where is Acts 8:19 in the Bible?
Acts 8:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 19.
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 8:19.
What translation should I read Acts 8:19 in?
Acts 8:19 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 8:19?
Acts 8:19 reads (CPDV): “saying, “Give this power to me also, so that on whomever I will lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.” But Peter said to him: ” 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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