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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/8.htm">New International Version</a> When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles&#8217 hands, he offered them money <a href="/nlt/acts/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> When Simon saw that the Spirit was given when the apostles laid their hands on people, he offered them money to buy this power. <a href="/esv/acts/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money. <a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now of Simon having seen that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered to them money, <a href="/kjv/acts/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, <a href="/nkjv/acts/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, <a href="/nasb_/acts/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, <a href="/nasb/acts/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles&#8217 hands, he offered them money, <a href="/nasb77/acts/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, <a href="/lsb/acts/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now when Simon saw that the Spirit had been bestowed through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, <a href="/amp/acts/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, <a href="/csb/acts/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, <a href="/hcsb/acts/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles&#8217 hands, he offered them money, <a href="/asv/acts/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, <a href="/cev/acts/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Simon noticed that the Spirit was given only when the apostles placed their hands on the people. So he brought money <a href="/erv/acts/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, <a href="/gwt/acts/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Simon saw that the Spirit was given to the Samaritans when the apostles placed their hands on them. So he offered Peter and John money <a href="/gnt/acts/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Simon saw that the Spirit had been given to the believers when the apostles placed their hands on them. So he offered money to Peter and John, <a href="/isv/acts/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money <a href="/msb/acts/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles? hands, he offered them money. <a href="/net/acts/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Now Simon, when he saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, offered them money, <a href="/nheb/acts/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, <a href="/wbt/acts/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, <a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When, however, Simon saw that it was through the laying on of the Apostles' hands that the Spirit was bestowed, he offered them money. <a href="/web/acts/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Now when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Simon, having beheld that through the laying on of the hands of the apostles the Holy Spirit is given, brought money before them, <a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now of Simon having seen that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered to them money, <a href="/ylt/acts/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Simon, having beheld that through the laying on of the hands of the apostles, the Holy Spirit is given, brought before them money, <a href="/slt/acts/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Simon having seen that by putting on of hands of the sent the Holy Spirit is given, he brought money to them,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when Simon saw, that by the imposition of the hands of the apostles, the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, <a href="/cpdv/acts/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But when Simon had seen that, by the imposition of the hands of the Apostles, the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, <a href="/nabre/acts/8.htm">New American Bible</a> When Simon saw that the Spirit was conferred by the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money <a href="/nrsvce/acts/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when Semon saw that the Holy Spirit was given by the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when Simon saw that by laying on of the hands of the Apostles The Spirit of Holiness was given, he brought silver to them,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, <a href="/godbey/acts/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But Simon seeing that by the laying on of the hands of the apostles the Spirit was given, offered them money, saying, <a href="/haweis/acts/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now when Simon saw, that by the imposition of the apostles? hands, the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, <a href="/mace/acts/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when Simon saw that the holy spirit was given by imposition of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, saying, <a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When, however, Simon saw that it was through the laying on of the Apostles' hands that the Spirit was bestowed, he offered them money. <a href="/worrell/acts/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now Simon, seeing that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, offered them money, <a href="/worsley/acts/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when Simon saw that the holy Spirit was given by the imposition of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, <a href="/parallel/acts/8-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=2482" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Simon the Sorcerer</a> …17Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. 18<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōn (N-NMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">Simon</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: Idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didotai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">was given</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1936.htm" title="1936: epitheseōs (N-GFS) -- A laying on; an attack, assault. From epitithemi; an imposition.">laying on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostolōn (N-GMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles’</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheirōn (N-GFP) -- A hand. ">hands,</a> <a href="/greek/4374.htm" title="4374: prosēnenken (V-AIA-3S) -- From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat.">he offered</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/5536.htm" title="5536: chrēmata (N-ANP) -- Money, riches, possessions. Something useful or needed, i.e. Wealth, price.">money.</a> 19“Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Acts 8:20-21</a> But Peter replied, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! / You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God. <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">Acts 19:13-16</a> Now there were some itinerant Jewish exorcists who tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those with evil spirits. They would say, “I command you by Jesus, whom Paul proclaims.” / Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. / But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” ... <a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">2 Kings 5:15-16</a> Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” / But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused. <a href="/matthew/10-8.htm">Matthew 10:8</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. <a href="/2_peter/2-15.htm">2 Peter 2:15</a> They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">1 Timothy 6:10</a> For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. <a href="/2_kings/5-26.htm">2 Kings 5:26-27</a> But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants? / Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow. <a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Matthew 7:22-23</a> Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3</a> Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” <a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">2 Corinthians 2:17</a> For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God. <a href="/2_peter/2-3.htm">2 Peter 2:3</a> In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. <a href="/1_kings/21-2.htm">1 Kings 21:2-4</a> So Ahab said to Naboth, “Give me your vineyard to use as a vegetable garden, since it is next to my palace. I will give you a better vineyard in its place—or if you prefer, I will give you its value in silver.” / But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” / So Ahab went to his palace, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had told him, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay down on his bed, turned his face away, and refused to eat. <a href="/1_timothy/3-3.htm">1 Timothy 3:3</a> not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. <a href="/2_kings/5-20.htm">2 Kings 5:20-24</a> Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.” / So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” / “Everything is all right,” Gehazi replied. “My master has sent me to say, ‘Look, two young men from the sons of the prophets have just now come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothing.’” ... <a href="/micah/3-11.htm">Micah 3:11</a> Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,he offered.<a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">2 Kings 5:15,16</a> And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant… <a href="/2_kings/8-9.htm">2 Kings 8:9</a> So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?<a href="/ezekiel/13-19.htm">Ezekiel 13:19</a> And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hear your lies?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Beheld</a> <a href="/john/7-39.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/8-4.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/15-13.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/acts/7-16.htm">Money</a> <a href="/acts/7-42.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/acts/7-41.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/john/20-17.htm">Touch</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/9-8.htm">Beheld</a> <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/acts/8-19.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/8-19.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/8-19.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/8-40.htm">However</a> <a href="/acts/9-12.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Money</a> <a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/acts/8-24.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/acts/8-19.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">Touch</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 8</div>1. <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">By occasion of the persecution in Jerusalem, the church being planted in Samaria, </a> 4. <a href="/acts/8-4.htm">by Philip the deacon, who preached, did miracles, and baptized many;</a> 9. <a href="/acts/8-9.htm">among the rest Simon the sorcerer, a great seducer of the people;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge the church; </a> 15. <a href="/acts/8-15.htm">where, by prayer and imposition of hands giving the Holy Spirit;</a> 18. <a href="/acts/8-18.htm">when Simon would have bought the like power of them, </a> 20. <a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Peter sharply reproving his hypocrisy and covetousness, </a> 22. <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">and exhorting him to repentance, </a> 25. <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">together with John preaching the word of the Lord, return to Jerusalem;</a> 26. <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">but the angel sends Philip to teach and baptize the Ethiopian Eunuch.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Simon saw that the Spirit was given Simon, previously known as a sorcerer in Samaria, witnessed the apostles imparting the Holy Spirit. This event follows Philip's successful evangelism in Samaria, where many believed and were baptized. The giving of the Spirit signifies the confirmation of the believers' faith and the unity of the church. The Holy Spirit's presence is a fulfillment of Jesus' promise in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, where He said the disciples would receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them.through the laying on of the apostles’ hands The laying on of hands is a significant act in the early church, symbolizing the transmission of authority and blessing. It is a practice rooted in Jewish tradition, seen in the Old Testament when Moses laid hands on Joshua (<a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18-23</a>). In the New Testament, it is associated with healing, blessing, and the impartation of the Holy Spirit (<a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a>, <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a>). The apostles, as direct witnesses of Christ's ministry, had a unique role in establishing the church and confirming new believers through this act.he offered them money Simon's offer of money to receive the power to impart the Holy Spirit reveals a misunderstanding of the nature of God's gifts. This act, known as simony, is the attempt to buy or sell spiritual things, which is condemned in scripture. It reflects a worldly mindset, contrasting with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized that the kingdom of God is not about material wealth but spiritual richness (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>). Simon's action highlights the tension between his old life as a sorcerer and his new faith, illustrating the challenge of fully embracing the transformative power of the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/simon_the_sorcerer.htm">Simon the Sorcerer</a> A man from Samaria who practiced sorcery and amazed the people. He believed and was baptized but later tried to buy the power of the Holy Spirit. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a> Specifically, Peter and John, who were sent to Samaria to pray for the new believers to receive the Holy Spirit. 3. <a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a> A region where Philip preached the gospel, leading to many conversions and the subsequent visit of Peter and John. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_laying_on_of_hands.htm">The Laying on of Hands</a> A practice by which the apostles imparted the Holy Spirit to believers, signifying the transfer of spiritual authority and blessing. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> The third person of the Trinity, whose presence and power were visibly manifested through the apostles' ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_the_holy_spirit's_gift.htm">The Nature of the Holy Spirit's Gift</a> The Holy Spirit is a gift from God, not a commodity to be bought or sold. Spiritual gifts and blessings are given according to God's will and cannot be obtained through human means. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_materialism_in_spiritual_matters.htm">The Danger of Materialism in Spiritual Matters</a> Simon's attempt to buy the Holy Spirit's power serves as a warning against the influence of materialism in our spiritual lives. We must guard our hearts against valuing money or power over genuine faith and obedience. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_right_motives.htm">The Importance of Right Motives</a> Our motives in seeking spiritual gifts or positions should be pure and aligned with God's purposes. Simon's account challenges us to examine our intentions and ensure they are rooted in a desire to serve God and others. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_apostolic_authority.htm">The Role of Apostolic Authority</a> The apostles' role in imparting the Holy Spirit underscores the importance of spiritual authority and leadership within the church. It reminds us to respect and submit to God-ordained leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 8</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_magic.htm">What does the Bible say about magic and illusion?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_church.htm">What defines a church?</a> <a href="/q/does_scripture_justify_indulgences.htm">Is the sale of indulgences justified by Scripture?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_simon_the_sorcerer.htm">Who was Simon the Sorcerer in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18, 19) When Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands. . . .--The words imply that the result was something visible and conspicuous. A change was wrought; and men spoke with tongues and prophesied. To the sorcerer, accustomed to charms and incantations, the men who were in possession of this power would seem to be enchanters with a higher knowledge than his own, and he who had purchased many such secrets, after the manner of the time (comp. <a href="/acts/19-19.htm" title="Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.">Acts 19:19</a>), from previous masters in the magic art, thought that this might be obtained in the same way. The act thus recorded has given its name to a large class of offences in ecclesiastical jurisprudence, and the sin of Simony in all its forms, the act of purchasing spiritual powers and functions, perpetuates the infamy of the magician of Samaria.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - Now for and, A.V.; the laying for laying, A.V. Ver, 19. - My hands for hands, A.V. Would to God that spiritual powers in the Church had never been prostituted to base purposes of worldly gain, and that all the servants of Christ had shown themselves as superior to "filthy lucre" as Peter and Elisha were! But the particular offence called simony has but a very faint analogy to the act of Simon. <a href="/commentaries/acts/8-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Simon Σίμων (Simōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. saw Ἰδὼν (Idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. was given δίδοται (didotai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. laying on ἐπιθέσεως (epitheseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1936.htm">Strong's 1936: </a> A laying on; an attack, assault. From epitithemi; an imposition. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. apostles’ ἀποστόλων (apostolōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. hands, χειρῶν (cheirōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. he offered προσήνεγκεν (prosēnenken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4374.htm">Strong's 4374: </a> From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. money. χρήματα (chrēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5536.htm">Strong's 5536: </a> Money, riches, possessions. 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