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Peter and John pray for the Samaritan believers

The apostles in Jerusalem sent Peter and John to the baptized Samaritans, who received the Holy Spirit through their prayer and laying on of hands. Peter rebuked Simon for trying to purchase God's gift (Acts 8:14-25).

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📖 Acts 8:14–16

14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit. 16For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

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Sources: Scripture — Acts 8:14-25
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