Acts 8:18

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

"And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money," - Acts 8:18
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What does Acts 8:18 mean?

Acts 8:18 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money." This verse is part of a larger passage that tells the story of Simon the Sorcerer, who witnessed the…

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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound truth encapsulated in Acts 8:18: "And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money." Lord, this moment serves as a powerful lesson about the…

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Acts 8:18 - "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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Acts 8:8 - "And there was great joy in that city."
Acts 18:12
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"And there was great joy in that city." - Acts 8:8
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Acts 19:18 - "And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds."
Acts 7:18 - "Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph."
Acts 5:18 - "And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison."
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Acts 15:18 - "Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world."
Acts 18:28 - "For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ."
Acts 10:18 - "And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there."
Acts 16:8 - "And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas."
Acts 14:18 - "And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them."
Acts 27:18 - "And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;"
Acts 18:20 - "When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;"
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Acts 4:18 - "And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus."
Acts 18:9 - "Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:"