Parallel Verses
Noyes New Testament
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if haply the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that,
King James Version
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Holman Bible
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.
International Standard Version
So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, your heart's intent may be forgiven you.
A Conservative Version
Repent therefore from this thine evil, and beg God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart will be forgiven thee.
American Standard Version
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee.
Amplified
So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, this thought of your heart may be forgiven you.
An Understandable Version
So, repent [i.e., change your heart and life] of such a terrible thing and pray for the Lord to forgive you for even thinking of such a thing. Perhaps He will [if you are really sincere].
Anderson New Testament
Repent, there fore, of this your wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the purpose of your heart may be forgiven you.
Bible in Basic English
Let your heart be changed, and make prayer to God that you may have forgiveness for your evil thoughts.
Common New Testament
Repent therefore of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.
Daniel Mace New Testament
repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, to forgive, if it be possible, this suggestion you have entertain'd.
Darby Translation
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and supplicate the Lord, if indeed the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee;
Godbey New Testament
Therefore repent of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perchance the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee;
Goodspeed New Testament
So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord, to see if you may not be forgiven for thinking of such a thing.
John Wesley New Testament
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
Julia Smith Translation
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart be remitted to thee.
King James 2000
Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and ask the Lord if perhaps the intent of your heart may be forgiven you!"
Modern King James verseion
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Repent, therefore, of this thy wickedness, and pray God that the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Moffatt New Testament
So repent of this wickedness of yours, and ask God whether you cannot be forgiven for your heart's purpose.
Montgomery New Testament
Repent then of this your wickedness, and beseech the Lord to forgive you this purpose of your heart.
NET Bible
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that he may perhaps forgive you for the intent of your heart.
New Heart English Bible
Repent therefore of this, your wickedness, and ask the Lord if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.
Sawyer New Testament
Turn your mind therefore from this your wickedness, and pray the Lord if perhaps the thought of your mind may be forgiven you;
The Emphasized Bible
Repent, therefore, from this thy baseness, and entreat of the Lord - whether, after all, the purpose of thy heart shall be forgiven thee;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, if haply this thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord, that, if possible, you may be forgiven for such a thought;
Webster
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
Weymouth New Testament
Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord, in the hope that the purpose which is in your heart may perhaps be forgiven you.
Williams New Testament
So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord, to see if this thought of your heart may be forgiven you.
World English Bible
Repent therefore of this, your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.
Worrell New Testament
Repent, therefore, of this your wickedness, and entreat the Lord, if, perhaps, the thought of your heart may be forgiven you;
Worsley New Testament
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, if so be the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee:
Youngs Literal Translation
reform, therefore, from this thy wickedness, and beseech God, if then the purpose of thy heart may be forgiven thee,
Themes
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » Peter
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
Heart » The unregenerate » Is worldly
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Repentance » Necessary to the pardon of sin
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Prayer
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Peter, of simon, the sorcerer
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Interlinear
Houtos
Ara
References
Hastings
Morish
Smith
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 8:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
Philip Preaches In Samaria
21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter; for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if haply the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.
Cross References
Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and ye will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Luke 11:9-13
And I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and ye will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Acts 2:38
But Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized to the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sins, and ye will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 3:19
Repent therefore and turn from your ways, that your sins may be blotted out, in order that the times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
Acts 8:20
But Peter said to him, Thy money perish with thee! because thou didst think to obtain the gift of God with money.
Acts 9:11
And the Lord said to him, Arise, and go into the street called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus; for lo! he prayeth,
Acts 17:30
The times indeed of ignorance God overlooked; but now commandeth all men every where to repent;
Romans 2:4
Or dost thou despise the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God is leading thee to repentance?
2 Timothy 2:25-26
in meekness admonishing those that oppose themselves; if haply God may give them repentance to attain the full knowledge of the truth,
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, both the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart;
Revelation 2:21
And I gave her time to repent, and she will not repent of her fornication.
Revelation 3:17-18
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and have gotten wealth, and have need of nothing, and knowest not that thou art the wretched and the pitiable one, and poor, and blind, and naked,