^{12 Ref} But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

^{13 Ref} Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

^{14 Ref} Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

^{15 Ref} Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:

^{16 Ref} (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

^{17 Ref} Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

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