| 18 | Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, |
| 19 | saying, "Give me also this power, that any one on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." |
| 20 | But Peter said to him, "Your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! |
| 21 | You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God. |
| 22 | Repent therefore of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. |