And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,
Ver. 18. He offered them money] As Simoniacs still do their corrupt patrons, so crucifying Christ afresh between two thieves. Benefices are now bestowed, saith one, non ubi optime, sed ubi quaestuosissime, not ewhere best but most profitable. As if a man should bestow so much bread on his horse, because he is to ride on him, &c.