Ananias and Sapphira

Acts 5

1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles' feet. 3 a But Peter said, "Ananias, why has b Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? 4 "While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God." 5 Then Ananias, hearing these words, c fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things. 6 And the young men arose and d wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.

7 Now it was about three hours later when his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter answered her, "Tell me whether you sold the land for so much?" She said, "Yes, for so much." 9 Then Peter said to her, "How is it that you have agreed together e to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out." 10 f Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband. 11 g So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things.

  1. Cross References
    Numbers 30:2
    If a man makes a vow to the LORD, or swears an oath to bind himself by some agreement, he shall not break his word; he shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.
    Deuteronomy 23:21
    When you make a vow to the LORD your God, you shall not delay to pay it; for the LORD your God will surely require it of you, and it would be sin to you.
    Ecclesiastes 5:4
    When you make a vow to God, do not delay to pay it; For He has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you have vowed -
  2. Cross References
    Matthew 4:10
    Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.'
    Luke 22:3
    Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve.
    John 13:2
    And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him.
    John 13:27
    Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, "What you do, do quickly.
  3. Cross References
    Ezekiel 11:13
    Now it happened, while I was prophesying, that Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then I fell on my face and cried with a loud voice, and said, "Ah, Lord GOD! Will You make a complete end of the remnant of Israel?
    Acts 5:10
    Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband.
    Acts 5:11
    So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things.
  4. Cross References
    John 19:40
    Then they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in strips of linen with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.
  5. Cross References
    Matthew 4:7
    Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'You shall not tempt the LORD your God.'
    Acts 5:3
    But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?
    Acts 5:4
    "While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God."
  6. Cross References
    Ezekiel 11:13
    Now it happened, while I was prophesying, that Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then I fell on my face and cried with a loud voice, and said, "Ah, Lord GOD! Will You make a complete end of the remnant of Israel?
    Acts 5:5
    Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things.
  7. Cross References
    Acts 2:43
    Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
    Acts 5:5
    Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things.
    Acts 19:17
    This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
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