Acts 8:16 “For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simp…”

Acts 8:16

For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

for as yet he had fallen on none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of Christ Jesus.

American Standard Version

for as yet it was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Geneva Bible 1599

(For as yet, hee was fallen downe on none of them, but they were baptized onely in the Name of the Lord Iesus.)

Darby Translation

for he was not yet fallen upon any of them, only they were baptised to the name of the Lord Jesus.

Young's Literal Translation

for as yet he was fallen upon none of them, and only they have been baptized — to the name of the Lord Jesus;

Bible in Basic English

For up to that time he had not come on any of them; only baptism had been given to them in the name of the Lord Jesus.

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Cross references

“he was”

Acts 19:2 Acts 11:15–17 Acts 10:44–46

Acts 19:2 · BSB

and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” “No,” they answered, “we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”

Acts 11:15–17 · BSB

As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning.

Acts 10:44–46 · BSB

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.

“only”

Acts 2:38 Matthew 28:19 1 Corinthians 1:13–15 Acts 10:47 Acts 10:48 Acts 19:5

Acts 2:38 · BSB

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 28:19 · BSB

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

1 Corinthians 1:13–15 · BSB

Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul?

Acts 10:47 · BSB

“Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!”

Acts 10:48 · BSB

So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.

Acts 19:5 · BSB

On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Also

Galatians 3:27

Galatians 3:27 · BSB

For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit.

17Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

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