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1 Now a man named Ananias (YHWH is gracious), together with his wife Sapphira (sapphire), also sold a piece of property. 2 With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ (sent ones) feet. 3 Then Peter (rock) said, “Ananias (YHWH is gracious), how is it that Satan (the adversary) has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit {Hagion Pneuma} and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? 4 Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God {Theō}! 5 On hearing these words, Ananias (YHWH is gracious) fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened. 6 Then the young men stepped forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him. 7 About three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened. 8 “Tell me, said Peter (rock), “is this the price you⁺ and your⁺ husband got for the land? “Yes, she answered, “that is the price. 9 “How could you⁺ agree to test the Spirit {Pneuma} of the Lord {Kyriou}? Peter replied. “Look (Behold), the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also. Acts 5:1-9, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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