Ananias and Sapphira Lie to the Holy Spirit
1 Now a certain man {named} Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,
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and he kept back for himself [some] of the proceeds, and [his] wife was aware of [it]. And he brought a certain part [and] placed [it] at the feet of the apostles.
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But Peter said, "Ananias, for what [reason] has Satan filled your heart, [that] you lied to the Holy Spirit and kept back for yourself [some] of the proceeds of the piece of land?
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[When it] remained to you, did it not remain [yours]? And [when it] was sold, was it at your disposal? How [is it] that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to people, but to God!"
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And [when] Ananias heard these words, he fell down [and] died. And great fear came on all those who heard about [it].
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So the young men stood up, wrapped him up, and carried [him] out [and] buried [him].
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And it happened that [there was] an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.
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And Peter said to her, "Tell me whether you [both] were paid this much [for] the piece of land." And she said, "Yes, this much."
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So Peter [said] to her, "How [is it] that it was agreed by you [two] to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who buried your husband [are] at the door, and they will carry you out!"
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And immediately she fell down at his feet and died. So [when] the young men came in, they found her dead, and carried [her] out [and] buried [her] with her husband.
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And great fear came on the whole church and on all who heard about these [things].
