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Acts 8:17 Cross-References
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“Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.”
Acts 8:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 8:17
The apostles laid hands on the Samaritans, and 'they received the Holy Ghost.' This apostolic act confirmed the Samaritan believers as full members of Christ's church. The laying on of hands symbolized apostolic authorization and blessing. Reformed theology recognizes this as a transitional event establishing that salvation comes to all peoples equally - neither Jews nor Samaritans have preference. The visible reception of the Spirit (evidently manifested outwardly, given Simon's observation in v.18) authenticated the Samaritan mission.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 8:17
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“the Holy Spirit came on them”
“they laid their hands on them.”
“I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.”
“he offered them money”
“and began to speak with other languages”
“Take Joshua the son of Nun”
“and entered into the house. Laying his hands on him”
“of laying on of hands”
“which was given to you by prophecy”