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There was a man of the name of Ananias who, with his wife Sapphira, sold some property but,
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with her full knowledge and consent, dishonestly kept back part of the price which he received for it, though he brought the rest and gave it to the Apostles.
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"Ananias," said Peter, "why has Satan taken possession of your heart, that you should try to deceive the Holy Spirit and dishonestly keep back part of the price paid you for this land?
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While it remained unsold, was not the land your own? And when sold, was it not at your own disposal? How is it that you have cherished this design in your heart? It is not to men you have told this lie, but to God."
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Upon hearing these words Ananias fell down dead, and all who heard the words were awe-struck.
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The younger men, however, rose, and wrapping the body up, carried it out and buried it.
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About three hours had passed, when his wife came in, knowing nothing of what had happened.
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Peter at once questioned her. "Tell me," he said, "whether you sold the land for so much." "Yes," she replied, "for so much."