Acts 8

18 Well, upon observing that the Holy*‘Holy’ is omitted by two (2) manuscripts (against over 600), to be followed by NIV, NASB, TEV, etc. Those two are ancient, but of objectively inferior quality. Spirit was given through the laying on of the Apostles' hands, Simon offered them money 19 saying, "Give this power to me also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive Holy Spirit." 20 But Peter said to him: "May your silver go with you into perdition,*Peter is really upset and does not mince words; he evidently felt that the sin was so serious as to place Simon’s eternal destiny in doubt (see verse 22, "in case"). Well, the Lord Jesus Himself had taught them that to blaspheme the Holy Spirit was unpardonable, and Peter evidently figured that Simon had come close. for thinking that the gift of God could be acquired with money!