Bible Strands
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
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records the condition of new Samaritan believers at the precise moment Peter and John arrive to address their spiritual state.
The words — The Greek οὐδὲπω (oudepō) translates literally to "not yet," marking a temporal gap between their water baptism and the Spirit's arrival.
The thread — The narrative connects to the Pentecost outpouring in Acts 2:38, the Ephesian inquiry in Acts 19:2, and the Trinitarian baptismal formula in Matthew 28:19.
Why it lands — The text states the Spirit had not yet fallen on them and they had only been baptized into Jesus' name, requiring readers to distinguish between the rite of initiation and the subsequent impartation of the Spirit in this specific account.
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The Greek words
King James Version
(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
Cross-references
- Acts 2:38 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.
- Acts 19:2 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.”
- Matthew 28:19 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,
- Acts 19:5 On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
- Acts 11:15 As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning.
- Acts 10:44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.
- 1 Corinthians 1:13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul?
- Galatians 3:27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.