^{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,

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

^{20 Ref} But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

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

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

^{23 Ref} For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

^{24 Ref} Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.

^{25 Ref} And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.