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Acts 8:15 Cross-References
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“Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:”
Acts 8:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 8:15
Peter and John prayed that the Samaritans 'might receive the Holy Ghost,' indicating a gap between their belief/baptism and reception of the Spirit. This unique situation served a specific purpose in redemptive history: demonstrating to Jewish believers that Samaritans received the same Spirit, preventing a separate Samaritan Christianity. Reformed theology sees this as exceptional - normally the Spirit comes at conversion (Romans 8:9). The apostles' prayer shows the Spirit's sovereign giving, not automatic reception through baptism alone.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 8:15
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“Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.,Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.,,,,,,,,”
“through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ”
“assuredly I tell you”
“that will I do”