And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles ' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,

1. Simon saw what was happening. The apostles had a special gift or power.

2. Simon saw that the apostles could impart gifts on others. Philip could not do this. Simon could not do this. Only an apostle.

3. Simon wanted to buy THIS power. He was trying to buy a spiritual gift. He already had this.

4. He wanted the power of the Peter and John.

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