Such an extraordinary power of working miracles he did not desire that he might glorify God, or confirm the truths of the gospel (now professed by him); but out of an insatiable desire of gain, and ambition to keep up his reputation, seeing how the apostles had done beyond what he was able to do.
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Acts 8:19
19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.