Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:(Acts 8:14)

Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:(Acts 8:15)

(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)(Acts 8:16)

Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,(Acts 8:18)

Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.(Acts 8:19)

But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.(Acts 8:20)

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Acts 8:17 - Cross Reference

And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. (Acts 9:17)

And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, (Acts 8:18)

This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? (Galatians 3:2)

Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. (1 Timothy 5:22)

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. (2 Timothy 1:6)

And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. (Acts 19:6)

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. (1 Timothy 4:14)

And thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites: (Numbers 8:10)

And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. (Acts 13:3)

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. (Hebrews 6:2)

And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him; (Numbers 27:18)

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; (Romans 1:11)

Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. (Acts 6:6)

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (Acts 2:4)