Albert Barnes on Acts 8:16
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Acts8:16
He was fallen. This expression is several times applied to the Holy Spirit, Acts 10:44, 11:15. It does not differ materially from the common expression, "the Holy Ghost descended." It means that he came from heaven; and the expression to fall, applied to his influences, denotes the rapidity and suddenness of his coming. Comp. Acts 19:2.
In the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 2:38. See also Acts 10:48, 19:5,6.
(a) "as yet" Acts 19:2 (b) "were baptized" Acts 2:38, 10:48, 19:5,6, 1Cor 1:13 (*) "in the name" "unto"
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