Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 8:17
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Acts8:17
17 Then laid they their hands on them and they received the holy Ghost.
That this laying on of the hands of the Apostles was not intended here, as any rite whereby the Apostles did confirm some, or ordain others, seems evident from the context.
The power of speaking with tongues, and working of Miracles; which throughout this Book is so often spoken of in this acception.
Marginal references: Chap. 6.6. & 13.3. & 19.6.
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