Acts 8:19-23

AUV(i) 19 saying, "Give me also the ability to place my hands on people [and pray] so that they will receive [the miraculous power of] the Holy Spirit." 20 But Peter said to him, "You and your money will both be destroyed for thinking you could buy the gift from God with money. 21 You do not have any share or involvement in this matter because your heart is not right before God. 22 So, repent [i.e., change your heart and life] of such a terrible thing and pray for the Lord to forgive you for even thinking of such a thing. Perhaps He will [if you are really sincere]. 23 For I can see that your life is as bitter gall [i.e., very evil] and you are enslaved by [your] sins."