^{18 Ref} Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,

^{19 Ref} saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.

^{20 Ref} But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.

^{21 Ref} Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right before God.

^{22 Ref} Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee.