Acts 8:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 8:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 8:18 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 8:18 — KJV
“And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,”
— Acts 8:18 (KJV)
Acts 8:18 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 8:18
“Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:18: through, apostles, holy
“Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:18: holy, ghost, given
“And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:18: holy, ghost, given
“But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:18: holy, ghost, given
“But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:18: holy, ghost, given
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