13. And Simon himself also believed, and after he was baptized he was keeping close company with Philip. And when he saw the signs and great miracles that were taking place, he was astonished.
14. Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,
15. who went down and prayed for them so that they would receive the Holy Spirit.
16. (For he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
17. Then they placed their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.
18. Now Simon, when he saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, offered them money,