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And Simon himself had faith and, having had baptism, he went with Philip and, seeing the signs and the great wonders which he did, he was full of surprise.
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Now when the Apostles at Jerusalem had news that the people of Samaria had taken the word of God into their hearts, they sent to them Peter and John;
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Who, when they came there, made prayer for them, that the Holy Spirit might be given to them:
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For up to that time he had not come on any of them; only baptism had been given to them in the name of the Lord Jesus.
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Then they put their hands on them, and the Holy Spirit came on them.
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Now when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the touch of the Apostles' hands, he made them an offering of money, saying,
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Give me this power, so that when I put my hands on anyone he may get the Holy Spirit.
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But Peter said, May your money come to destruction with you, because you had the idea that what is freely given by God may be got for a price.
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You have no part in this business, because your heart is not right before God.
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Let your heart be changed, and make prayer to God that you may have forgiveness for your evil thoughts.
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For I see that you are prisoned in bitter envy and the chains of sin.