Parallel Verses
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.
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.
Noyes New Testament
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if haply the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
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.
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 No part or lot have you in this matter, for your heart is not right in God's sight. 22 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. 23 For I perceive that you have fallen into the bitterest bondage of unrighteousness."
Cross References
Matthew 7:7-8
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
Luke 11:9-13
"So I say to you, 'Ask, and what you ask for shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and the door shall be opened to you.'
Acts 2:38
"Repent," replied Peter, "and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, with a view to the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 3:19
Repent, therefore, and reform your lives, so that the record of your sins may be cancelled, and that there may come seasons of revival from the Lord,
Acts 8:20
"Perish your money and yourself," replied Peter, "because you have imagined that you can obtain God's free gift with money!
Acts 9:11
"Rise," said the Lord, "and go to Straight Street, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man called Saul, from Tarsus, for he is actually praying.
Acts 17:30
Those times of ignorance God viewed with indulgence. But now He commands all men everywhere to repent,
Romans 2:4
Or is it that you think slightingly of His infinite goodness, forbearance and patience, unaware that the goodness of God is gently drawing you to repentance?
2 Timothy 2:25-26
He must speak in a gentle tone when correcting the errors of opponents, in the hope that God will at last give them repentance, for them to come to a full knowledge of the truth
Hebrews 4:12
For God's Message is full of life and power, and is keener than the sharpest two-edged sword. It pierces even to the severance of soul from spirit, and penetrates between the joints and the marrow, and it can discern the secret thoughts and purposes of the heart.
Revelation 2:21
I have given her time to repent, but she is determined not to repent of her fornication.
Revelation 3:17-18
You say, I am rich, and have wealth stored up, and I stand in need of nothing; and you do not know that if there is a wretched creature it is *you* -- pitiable, poor, blind, naked.