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Acts 8:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then they placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God's power comes through the touch and prayers of others.

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