Acts 8:19 kjva — Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost."

— Acts 8:19, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 8 — Context

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(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

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

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And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

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Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

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But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

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Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

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Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

Acts 8:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:19 say?
Acts 8:19 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.”
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 (KJVA): “Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.” 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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