16. Before this, the Holy Spirit had not been given to anyone in Samaria, though some of them had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
17. Peter and John then placed their hands on everyone who had faith in the Lord, and they were given the Holy Spirit.
18. Simon noticed that the Spirit was given only when the apostles placed their hands on the people. So he brought money
19. and said to Peter and John, “Let me have this power too! Then anyone I place my hands on will also be given the Holy Spirit.”
20. Peter said to him, “You and your money will both end up in hell if you think you can buy God's gift!
21. You don't have any part in this, and God sees that your heart isn't right.
22. Get rid of these evil thoughts and ask God to forgive you.
23. I can see that you are jealous and bound by your evil ways.”