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Acts 5

Third Millennium Bible TMB

1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession

2 and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet.

3 But Peter said, "Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost and to keep back part of the price of the land?

4 While it remained, was it not thine own? And after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? Why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? Thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God."

5 And Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and gave up the ghost. And great fear came on all those who heard these things.

6 And the young men arose and wrapped him up, and carried him out and buried him.

7 And it was about the space of three hours later when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

8 And Peter said unto her, "Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much?" And she said, "Yea, for so much."

9 Then Peter said unto her, "How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried thy husband are at the door and shall carry thee out."

10 Then she fell down straightway at his feet and yielded up the ghost. And the young men came in and found her dead and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.

11 And great fear came upon all the church and upon as many as heard these things.

12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people, and they were all with one accord in Solomon's Porch.

13 But of the rest, no man dared join himself to them, but the people magnified them.

14 And more believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women,

15 insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.

16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks and those who were vexed with unclean spirits; and they were healed, every one.

17 Then the high priest rose up and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees); and they were filled with indignation,

18 and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.

19 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth and said,

20 "Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this Life."

21 And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him, and called the council together with all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

22 But when the officers came and found them not in the prison, they returned and reported, saying,

23 "The prison truly found we shut with all safety and the keepers standing outside before the doors; but when we had opened them, we found no man within."

24 Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they were in doubt about them as to where this would grow.

25 Then there came one and told them, saying, "Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people."

26 Then the captain went with his officers and brought them without violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.

27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them,

28 saying, "Did not we strictly command you that ye should not teach in this name? And behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine and intend to bring this man's blood upon us."

29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, "We ought to obey God rather than men.

30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.

31 Him hath God exalted with His right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

32 And we are His witnesses of these things, and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to those who obey Him."

33 When they heard this, they were cut to the heart and took counsel to slay them.

34 Then there stood up one in the council, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law held in high repute among all the people, and commanded them to put the apostles outside a little while.

35 And he said unto them, "Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do concerning these men.

36 For before these days Theudas rose up, boasting himself to be somebody, to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves. He was slain, and all who obeyed him were scattered and brought to nought.

37 After this man, rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all who obeyed him were dispersed.

38 And now I say unto you, refrain from these men and let them alone, for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought;

39 but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it, lest it may happen ye be found even to fight against God."

40 And with him they agreed. And when they had called the apostles back and had beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.

42 And daily in the temple and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

GOD'S WORD Translation GW

1 A man named Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold some property.

2 They agreed to hold back some of the money [they had pledged] and turned only part of it over to the apostles.

3 Peter asked, "Ananias, why did you let Satan fill you with the idea that you could deceive the Holy Spirit? You've held back some of the money you received for the land.

4 While you had the land, it was your own. After it was sold, you could have done as you pleased with the money. So how could you do a thing like this? You didn't lie to people but to God!"

5 When Ananias heard Peter say this, he dropped dead. Everyone who heard about his death was terrified.

6 Some young men got up, wrapped his body in a sheet, carried him outside, and buried him.

7 About three hours later Ananias' wife arrived. She didn't know what had happened.

8 So Peter asked her, "Tell me, did you sell the land for that price?" She answered, "Yes, that was the price."

9 Then Peter said to her, "How could you and your husband agree to test the Lord's Spirit? Those who buried your husband are standing at the door, and they will carry you outside for burial."

10 Immediately, she dropped dead in front of Peter. When the young men came back, they found Sapphira dead. So they carried her outside and buried her next to her husband.

11 The whole church and everyone else who heard about what had happened were terrified.

12 The people saw the apostles perform many miracles and do amazing things. The believers had a common faith in Jesus as they met on Solomon's Porch.

13 None of the other people dared to join them, although everyone spoke highly of them.

14 More men and women than ever began to believe in the Lord.

15 As a result, people carried their sick into the streets. They placed them on stretchers and cots so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some sick people as he went by.

16 Crowds from the cities around Jerusalem would gather. They would bring their sick and those who were troubled by evil spirits, and each person was cured.

17 The chief priest and the whole party of the Sadducees who were with him were extremely jealous. So they took action

18 by arresting the apostles and putting them in the city jail.

19 But at night an angel from the Lord opened the doors to their cell and led them out of the prison.

20 The angel told them, "Stand in the temple courtyard, and tell the people everything about life [in Christ]."

21 Early in the morning, after they had listened to the angel, the apostles went into the temple courtyard and began to teach. The chief priest and those who were with him called together the Jewish council, that is, all the leaders of Israel. They also sent men to the prison to get the apostles.

22 When the temple guards arrived at the prison, they didn't find the apostles. The guards came back and reported,

23 "We found the prison securely locked and the guards standing at the doors. However, when we opened the doors, we found no one inside."

24 When the officer of the temple guards and the chief priests heard this, they were puzzled about what could have happened.

25 Then someone told them, "The men you put in prison are standing in the temple courtyard. They're teaching the people."

26 Then the officer of the temple guards went with some of his men to bring back the apostles without using force. After all, the officer and his guards were afraid that the people would stone them to death for using force.

27 When they brought back the apostles, they made them stand in front of the council. The chief priest questioned them.

28 He said, "We gave you strict orders not to mention Jesus' name when you teach. Yet, you've filled Jerusalem with your teachings. You want to take revenge on us for putting that man to death."

29 Peter and the other apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than people.

30 You murdered Jesus by hanging him on a cross. But the God of our ancestors brought him back to life.

31 God used his power to give Jesus the highest position as leader and savior. He did this to lead the people of Israel to him, to change the way they think and act, and to forgive their sins.

32 We are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him."

33 When the men on the council heard this, they became furious and wanted to execute the apostles.

34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel stood up. He was a highly respected expert in Moses' Teachings. He ordered that the apostles should be taken outside for a little while.

35 Then he said to the council, "Men of Israel, consider carefully what you do with these men.

36 Some time ago Theudas appeared. He claimed that he was important, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, and all his followers were scattered. The whole movement was a failure.

37 "After that man, at the time of the census, Judas from Galilee appeared and led people in a revolt. He, too, died, and all his followers were scattered.

38 "We should keep away from these men for now. We should leave them alone. I can guarantee that if the plan they put into action is of human origin, it will fail.

39 However, if it's from God, you won't be able to stop them. You may even discover that you're fighting against God."

40 The council took his advice. They called the apostles, beat them, ordered them not to speak about the one named Jesus, and let them go.

41 The apostles left the council room. They were happy to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for speaking about Jesus.

42 Every day in the temple courtyard and from house to house, they refused to stop teaching and telling the Good News that Jesus is the Messiah.