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Acts 8:16 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Acts 8:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 8 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)”
Acts 8:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 8:16
The Spirit had not yet 'fallen upon' any Samaritans though they had been baptized 'in the name of the Lord Jesus.' This separation of baptism from Spirit-reception was exceptional, not normative. The phrase 'fallen upon' suggests visible manifestation similar to Pentecost. Luke emphasizes this anomaly to show that even Samaritans - despised by Jews - received the identical Spirit. Reformed theology sees baptism as a sign and seal of the covenant, but the reality signified (Spirit's indwelling) is sovereignly given by God, not automatically conferred through the rite.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 8:16
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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.,,,,,,,,”
“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? They said to him”
“and make disciples of all nations”
“they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
“the Holy Spirit fell on them”
“the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.”
“Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?”
“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”