And Simon answered for then answered Simon, A.V.; for me to the Lord for to the Lord for me, A.V.; the for these, A.V. Pray ye, etc.; addressed to both Peter and John, who were acting together, and whose prayers had been seen to be effectual (verse 15) in procuring the gift of the Holy Ghost.
In like manner, Pharaoh, under the influence of terror at God's judgments, had asked again and again for the prayers of Moses and Aaron (Exodus 8:8, Exodus 8:28; Exodus 9:27, Exodus 9:28; Exodus 10:16, Exodus 10:17, etc.
). But in neither ease was this an evidence of true conversion of heart.