There was a man of the name of Ananias who, with his wife Sapphira, sold some property but,

I know that, when I am gone, cruel wolves will come among you and will not spare the flock;

"I am not mad, most noble Festus," replied Paul; "I am speaking words of sober truth.

and, on the third day, with their own hands they threw the ship's spare gear overboard.