13. Even Simon himself believed [he adhered to, trusted in, and relied on the teaching of Philip], and after being baptized, devoted himself constantly to him. And seeing signs and miracles of great power which were being performed, he was utterly amazed.
14. Now when the apostles (special messengers) at Jerusalem heard that [the country of] Samaria had accepted and welcomed the Word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,
15. And they came down and prayed for them that the Samaritans might receive the Holy Spirit;
16. For He had not yet fallen upon any of them, but they had only been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
17. Then [the apostles] laid their hands on them one by one, and they received the Holy Spirit.
18. However, when Simon saw that the [Holy] Spirit was imparted through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he brought money and offered it to them,
19. Saying, Grant me also this power and authority, in order that anyone on whom I place my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.
20. But Peter said to him, Destruction overtake your money and you, because you imagined you could obtain the [free] gift of God with money!
21. You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is all wrong in God's sight [it is not straightforward or right or true before God]. [Ps. 78:37.]