[12] But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. [13] Then Simon himself believed also: when he was baptized, with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. [14] Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: [15] Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: [16] (For fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) [17] Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. [18] And when Simon that through laying on of the apostles' hands Ghost was given, he offered them money, [19] Saying, Give me also power, that whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. [20] But Peter said unto him, money with because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. [21] neither part nor lot in matter: for heart not right of God. [22] Repent therefore of wickedness, and pray if the thought heart may be forgiven [23] For I perceive in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. [24] Then answered Simon, and said, Pray to the Lord for that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon [25] And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. [26] And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which desert. [27] And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, [28] returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. [29] Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to chariot. [30] And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, what thou readest? [31] And he said, How can I, some man should guide And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. [32] The place of the scripture which he read this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: [33] In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. [34] And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray of whom speaketh the prophet of himself, or of some other man? [35] Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. [36] And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder to be baptized?