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Acts 5:1 (show verse)

But, a certain man, Ananias by name, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,

Acts 5:2 (show verse)

And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it; and, bringing a certain part, at the feet of the Apostles, he laid it.

Acts 5:3 (show verse)

But Peter said - Ananias! wherefore did Satan fill thy heart, that thou shouldst deal falsely with the Holy Spirit, and keep back part of the price of the field?
Adversary » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Ananias » Covetous » member of church » Jerusalem
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The fatal lie
Falsehood » Instances of » Ananias and sapphira falsely state that they had sold their land for a given sum
Heart » The unregenerate » Is diabolical
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Holy spirit » Sin against
Holy spirit » As called God
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Ananias
Land » Bought and sold
Lying » The devil excites men to
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Lying to him
Peter » Foretells the death of ananias and sapphira
Reproof » Of those who offend, a warning to others
Sapphira » Falsehood and death of
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Instigating men to sin
Satan » The prince » Satan
Satan's » Work » Instigating men to sin
Serpent » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Sin » Against the spirit
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The sin against
Spirit » Quickeneth » Sin against
Tempter » Power of » Instigating men to sin
The Devil » The wicked » Possessed by
Titles and names of the holy ghost » God
God, Trinity » Divine titles applied to the three persons in
Unpardonable sin » The sin against the holy spirit
Vows » Instances of » Of ananias and sapphira, in the dedication of the proceeds of the sale of their land
Women » Instances of » Sapphira, in her blasphemous falsehood
satan's Work » Instigating men to sin

Acts 5:4 (show verse)

While it remained, was it not, as thine own, it remained? and, when sold, was it not, in thine own authority, that it still continued? Why was it that thou didst contrive in thy heart this deed? Thou hast not dealt falsely with men but, with God.

Acts 5:5 (show verse)

And, as Ananias heard these words, he fell, and expired. And there came great fear upon all that heard;

Acts 5:6 (show verse)

But the young men, rising up, wrapped him about, and, bearing him forth, buried him.

Acts 5:7 (show verse)

And it came to pass, after about three hours interval, that his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.

Acts 5:8 (show verse)

And Peter began to say unto her - Tell me! was it, for so much, ye gave up the field? And she said - Yea! for so much.

Acts 5:9 (show verse)

And, Peter, said unto her - Why was it agreed by you to put to the proof the Spirit of the Lord? Lo! the feet of them that have buried thy husband, are at the door, and they shall bear thee forth.

Acts 5:10 (show verse)

And she fell instantly at his feet, and expired. And the young men, coming in, found her dead; and, bearing her forth, they buried her with her husband.

Acts 5:11 (show verse)

And there came great fear upon the whole assembly, and upon all them that heard these things.

Acts 5:12 (show verse)

And, through the hands of the Apostles, were coming to pass many signs and wonders among the people; and they were all with one accord in the portico of Solomon;

Acts 5:13 (show verse)

Howbeit, of the rest, no one, durst join himself unto them, - nevertheless the people continued to magnify them;

Acts 5:14 (show verse)

And, the more, were being added, when they believed in the Lord, throngs both of men and women; -

Acts 5:15 (show verse)

So that, even into the broad-ways, were they bringing forth the sick, and laying them on small couches and beds, in order that, if Peter were coming along, even perchance his shadow, might overshadow some one of them.

Acts 5:16 (show verse)

Moreover even the throng of the cities all round Jerusalem was coming together, bearing sick folk, and such as were harassed by impure spirits, - who, indeed, were being cured, one and all.

Acts 5:17 (show verse)

But the High-priest, arising, and all who were with him, - being the sect of the Sadducees, - were filled with jealousy,

Acts 5:18 (show verse)

And thrust their hands upon the Apostles, and put them in a public ward.

Acts 5:19 (show verse)

But, a messenger of the Lord, by night, opened the doors of the prison; and, leading them out, said -

Acts 5:20 (show verse)

Be going your way, and, taking your stand, be speaking, in the temple, unto the people, all the declarations of this Life.

Acts 5:21 (show verse)

Now, when they heard this, they entered, under the dawn, into the temple, and began teaching. And the High-priest and they who were with him, arriving, called together the high-council, and all the senate of the sons of Israel; and sent off unto the prison, to have them brought.

Acts 5:22 (show verse)

And, the officers who came to the place, found them not in the prison; and, returning, brought tidings,

Acts 5:23 (show verse)

Saying - The prison, found we locked with all safety, and the keepers standing at the doors; but, when we had opened the prison, inside, found we, no one.

Acts 5:24 (show verse)

Now, when both the captain of the temple and the High-priests heard these words, they were utterly at a loss concerning them - what perhaps this might come to.

Acts 5:25 (show verse)

But some one, entering, brought tidings unto them - Lo! the men whom ye put in the prison, are in the temple, standing, and teaching the people!

Acts 5:26 (show verse)

Then, the captain with the officers, departing, brought them - not with violence, - for they were afraid of the people, lest they should be stoned;

Acts 5:27 (show verse)

But, leading them in, set them in the high- council. And the High-priest questioned them,

Acts 5:28 (show verse)

Saying - Strictly, did we charge you not to be teaching upon this name; and lo! ye have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and are minded to bring down upon us, the blood of this man.

Acts 5:29 (show verse)

But Peter and the Apostles, answering, said - It is needful to be yielding obedience unto God rather than unto men: -

Acts 5:30 (show verse)

The God of our fathers, hath raised up Jesus, - whom, ye, got into your hands, suspending him upon a tree: -

Acts 5:31 (show verse)

Him, as Princely-leader and Saviour, hath God exalted unto his right hand, - to give repentance unto Israel, and remission of sins.
The atonement » Ministers should fully set forth
Christ » Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Exaltation » Heavenly places
Christ » His foreknowledge » His lordship
Christ » Lord » His lordship
Christ » Saviour » Came to earth to be
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Apostles
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » The apostles, under persecution
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His lordship
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Holy spirit » The holy spirit witnessing
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit is
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Jesus Christ » Power of, to forgive sins
Jesus Christ » Names of » prince
Pardon » Is granted » On the exaltation of Christ
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Imprisoned and scourged; his defense before the council
Power » Of Christ » Forgiving sins
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Forgiving sins
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Prisoners » Apostles
Repentance » Jesus Christ coming to call sinners to repentance
Repentance » Christ exalted to give
Sadducees » Persecute the apostles
Salvation » Christ » Exalted to give
Jesus Christ, Savior » Came to earth to be
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » The holy spirit witnessing
Witness of the holy ghost » Borne to Christ » As exalted to be a prince and saviour to give repentance, &c

Acts 5:32 (show verse)

And, we, are witnesses of these things, - also the Holy Spirit, which God hath given unto them who are yielding obedience unto him.

Acts 5:33 (show verse)

And, they, when they heard this, were cut to the heart, and were making up their minds to slay them.

Acts 5:34 (show verse)

But a certain man, rising up in the high-council, by name Gamaliel, a law-teacher honoured by all the people, gave orders to put the men, outside, for a little, -

Acts 5:35 (show verse)

And said unto them - Men of Israel! be taking heed unto yourselves, what ye are about to inflict upon these men.

Acts 5:36 (show verse)

For, before these days, there rose up one Theudas, affirming, himself, to be somebody, - unto whom was inclined a number of men, about four hundred; who was slain, and, all as many as had been trusting in him, were disbanded, and came to nothing.

Acts 5:37 (show verse)

After him, rose up Judas the Galilaean, in the days of the enrolling, and drew a people into revolt after him; and, he, perished, and, all, as many as had trusted in him, were scattered.

Acts 5:38 (show verse)

Now, therefore, I say unto you - stand aloof from these men, and let them alone; because if, of men, be this project or this work, it will be overthrown, -

Acts 5:39 (show verse)

But, if it is, of God, ye will not be able to overthrow them: lest once, even fighters against God, ye be found.

Acts 5:40 (show verse)

And they were persuaded by him; and, calling unto them the Apostles, they, with beating, charged them not be speaking upon the name of Jesus; and let them go.

Acts 5:41 (show verse)

They, therefore, went rejoicing from the presence of the high-council; in that they had been accounted worthy, in behalf of The Name, to suffer dishonour.

Acts 5:42 (show verse)

And, every day in the temple, and at home, they ceased not to be teaching, and telling the good news as to the Anointed Jesus.