Acts 8:24

“Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Acts 8:24

Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for mee, that none of these things which ye haue spoken, come vpon me.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But Simon answered and said, "Pray to the Lord for me yourselves, so that nothing of what you have said may come upon me."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Simon answered and said, Pray ye for me to the Lord, that none of the things which ye have spoken come upon me.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Simon, answering, said, Make prayer for me to the Lord, so that these things which you have said may not come on me.
- Basic English Bible

And Simon answering said, Supplicate *ye* for me to the Lord, so that nothing may come upon me of the things of which ye have spoken.
- Darby Bible

Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.
- Webster's Bible

Pray, both of you, to the Lord for me, answered Simon, "that nothing of what you have said may come upon me."
- Weymouth Bible

Simon answered, "Pray for me to the Lord, that none of the things which you have spoken happen to me."
- World English Bible

And Symount answeride, and seide, Preie ye for me to the Lord, that no thing of these thingis that ye han seid, com on me.
- Wycliffe Bible

And Simon answering, said, `Beseech ye for me unto the Lord, that nothing may come upon me of the things ye have spoken.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for Acts 8:24

Wesley's Notes for Acts 8:24


8:22 Repent - if perhaps the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee - Without all doubt if he had repented, he would have been forgiven. The doubt was, whether he would repent. Thou art in the gall of bitterness - In the highest degree of wickedness, which is bitterness, that is, misery to the soul; and in the bond of iniquity - Fast bound therewith.

8:26 The way which is desert - There were two ways from Jerusalem to Gaza, one desert, the other through a more populous country.



People's Bible Notes for Acts 8:24


Ac 8:24 Pray ye to the Lord for me. Simon's language indicates that he was terror-stricken and perhaps deeply touched. The sacred record is silent concerning his future career. Whether he repented or relapsed into his old life is conjecture. Tradition insists that he pursued the latter course.

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