17. Then, when the two apostles began laying their hands on the people, they received the Holy Spirit.
18. Simon saw that the Spirit was given to people when the apostles laid their hands on them. So he offered the apostles money.
19. He said, “Give me also this power so that when I lay my hands on a person, he will receive the Holy Spirit.”
20. Peter said to him, “You and your money should both be destroyed! You thought you could buy God’s gift with money.
21. You cannot share with us in this work. Your heart is not right before God.
22. Change your heart! Turn away from this evil thing you have done. Pray to the Lord. Maybe he will forgive you for thinking this.
23. I see that you are full of bitter jealousy and ruled by sin.”
24. Simon answered, “Both of you pray for me to the Lord. Pray that the things you have said will not happen to me!”