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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Acts 5:2
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Christian Standard Bible®
However, he kept back part of the proceeds with his wife’s knowledge, and brought a portion of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
However, he kept back part of the proceeds with his wife’s knowledge, and brought a portion of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
King James Version (1611)
And kept backe part of the price, his wife also being priuy to it, and brought a certaine part, and layd it at the Apostles feete.
And kept backe part of the price, his wife also being priuy to it, and brought a certaine part, and layd it at the Apostles feete.
King James Version
And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
English Standard Version
and with his wife's knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet.
and with his wife's knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet.
New American Standard Bible
and kept back some of the proceeds for himself, with his wife's full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles' feet.
and kept back some of the proceeds for himself, with his wife's full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles' feet.
New Century Version
He kept back part of the money for himself; his wife knew about this and agreed to it. But he brought the rest of the money and gave it to the apostles.
He kept back part of the money for himself; his wife knew about this and agreed to it. But he brought the rest of the money and gave it to the apostles.
Amplified Bible
and with his wife's full knowledge [and complicity] he kept back some of the proceeds, bringing only a portion of it, and set it at the apostles' feet.
and with his wife's full knowledge [and complicity] he kept back some of the proceeds, bringing only a portion of it, and set it at the apostles' feet.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife's full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles' feet.
and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife's full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles' feet.
Legacy Standard Bible
and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife's full knowledge. And bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles' feet.
and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife's full knowledge. And bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles' feet.
Berean Standard Bible
With his wife's full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles' feet.
With his wife's full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Contemporary English Version
But they agreed to cheat and keep some of the money for themselves. So when Ananias took the rest of the money to the apostles,
But they agreed to cheat and keep some of the money for themselves. So when Ananias took the rest of the money to the apostles,
Complete Jewish Bible
and, with his wife's knowledge, withheld some of the proceeds for himself; although he did bring the rest to the emissaries.
and, with his wife's knowledge, withheld some of the proceeds for himself; although he did bring the rest to the emissaries.
Darby Translation
and put aside for himself part of the price, [his] wife also being privy to it; and having brought a certain part, laid it at the feet of the apostles.
and put aside for himself part of the price, [his] wife also being privy to it; and having brought a certain part, laid it at the feet of the apostles.
Easy-to-Read Version
but he gave only part of the money to the apostles. He secretly kept some of the money for himself. His wife knew this, and she agreed with it.
but he gave only part of the money to the apostles. He secretly kept some of the money for himself. His wife knew this, and she agreed with it.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And kept away part of the price, his wife also being of counsell, and brought a certaine part, and layde it downe at the Apostles feete.
And kept away part of the price, his wife also being of counsell, and brought a certaine part, and layde it downe at the Apostles feete.
George Lamsa Translation
And he took some of the price and hid it, and his wife also knew of it, and he brought some of the money and placed it at the disposal of the apostles.
And he took some of the price and hid it, and his wife also knew of it, and he brought some of the money and placed it at the disposal of the apostles.
Good News Translation
But with his wife's agreement he kept part of the money for himself and turned the rest over to the apostles.
But with his wife's agreement he kept part of the money for himself and turned the rest over to the apostles.
Lexham English Bible
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.
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.
Literal Translation
and kept back from the price, his wife also aware of it , and bringing a certain part, he put it at the feet of the apostles.
and kept back from the price, his wife also aware of it , and bringing a certain part, he put it at the feet of the apostles.
American Standard Version
and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Bible in Basic English
And kept back part of the price, his wife having knowledge of it, and took the rest and put it at the feet of the Apostles.
And kept back part of the price, his wife having knowledge of it, and took the rest and put it at the feet of the Apostles.
Hebrew Names Version
and kept back part of the price, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
and kept back part of the price, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
International Standard Version
With his wife's full knowledge he kept back some of the money for himself and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet.Acts 4:37;">[xr]
With his wife's full knowledge he kept back some of the money for himself and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet.Acts 4:37;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
and took from its value and concealed, while his wife consented, and brought of it silver and laid before the feet of the apostles.
and took from its value and concealed, while his wife consented, and brought of it silver and laid before the feet of the apostles.
Murdock Translation
and carried away [fn] of the price and concealed it, his wife consenting; and he brought [fn] of the money, and laid [fn] before the feet of the legates.
and carried away [fn] of the price and concealed it, his wife consenting; and he brought [fn] of the money, and laid [fn] before the feet of the legates.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And kept away part of the price, his wyfe also beyng of counsell, and brought a certayne part, and layde it downe at the Apostles feete.
And kept away part of the price, his wyfe also beyng of counsell, and brought a certayne part, and layde it downe at the Apostles feete.
English Revised Version
and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
World English Bible
and kept back part of the price, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
and kept back part of the price, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and, bringing a certain part, laid it at the feet of the apostles.
And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and, bringing a certain part, laid it at the feet of the apostles.
Weymouth's New Testament
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.
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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
seelde a feeld, and defraudide of the prijs of the feeld; and his wijf was witinge. And he brouyte a part, and leide bifor the feet of the apostlis.
seelde a feeld, and defraudide of the prijs of the feeld; and his wijf was witinge. And he brouyte a part, and leide bifor the feet of the apostlis.
Update Bible Version
and kept back [part] of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
and kept back [part] of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Webster's Bible Translation
And kept back [part] of the price, (his wife also being privy [to it]) and brought a certain part, and laid [it] at the apostles' feet.
And kept back [part] of the price, (his wife also being privy [to it]) and brought a certain part, and laid [it] at the apostles' feet.
New English Translation
He kept back for himself part of the proceeds with his wife's knowledge; he brought only part of it and placed it at the apostles' feet.
He kept back for himself part of the proceeds with his wife's knowledge; he brought only part of it and placed it at the apostles' feet.
New King James Version
And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles' feet.
And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles' feet.
New Living Translation
He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife's consent, he kept the rest.
He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife's consent, he kept the rest.
New Life Bible
He kept back part of the money for himself. His wife knew it also. The other part he took to the missionaries.
He kept back part of the money for himself. His wife knew it also. The other part he took to the missionaries.
New Revised Standard
with his wife's knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds, and brought only a part and laid it at the apostles' feet.
with his wife's knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds, and brought only a part and laid it at the apostles' feet.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
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.
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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And by fraud kept back part of the price of the land, his wife being privy thereunto: and bringing a certain part of it, laid it at the feet of the apostles.
And by fraud kept back part of the price of the land, his wife being privy thereunto: and bringing a certain part of it, laid it at the feet of the apostles.
Revised Standard Version
and with his wife's knowledge he kept back some of the proceeds, and brought only a part and laid it at the apostles' feet.
and with his wife's knowledge he kept back some of the proceeds, and brought only a part and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
and kepte awaye parte of the pryce (his wyfe also beynge of counsell) and brought a certayne parte and layde it doune at the Apostles fete.
and kepte awaye parte of the pryce (his wyfe also beynge of counsell) and brought a certayne parte and layde it doune at the Apostles fete.
Young's Literal Translation
and did keep back of the price -- his wife also knowing -- and having brought a certain part, at the feet of the apostles he laid [it].
and did keep back of the price -- his wife also knowing -- and having brought a certain part, at the feet of the apostles he laid [it].
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and kepte awaye parte of the money (his wife knowinge of it) and broughte one parte, & layed it at the Apostles fete.
and kepte awaye parte of the money (his wife knowinge of it) and broughte one parte, & layed it at the Apostles fete.
Mace New Testament (1729)
and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought the rest which he laid at the apostles feet.
and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought the rest which he laid at the apostles feet.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Ananias and Sapphira did sell the property, but instead of giving all the money to the cause, they kept back a sizable amount for themselves.
Ananias and Sapphira did sell the property, but instead of giving all the money to the cause, they kept back a sizable amount for themselves.
Contextual Overview
1But a man named Ananias—his wife, Sapphira, conniving in this with him—sold a piece of land, secretly kept part of the price for himself, and then brought the rest to the apostles and made an offering of it. 3Peter said, "Ananias, how did Satan get you to lie to the Holy Spirit and secretly keep back part of the price of the field? Before you sold it, it was all yours, and after you sold it, the money was yours to do with as you wished. So what got into you to pull a trick like this? You didn't lie to men but to God." 5Ananias, when he heard those words, fell down dead. That put the fear of God into everyone who heard of it. The younger men went right to work and wrapped him up, then carried him out and buried him. 7Not more than three hours later, his wife, knowing nothing of what had happened, came in. Peter said, "Tell me, were you given this price for your field?" "Yes," she said, "that price." 9Peter responded, "What's going on here that you connived to conspire against the Spirit of the Master? The men who buried your husband are at the door, and you're next." No sooner were the words out of his mouth than she also fell down, dead. When the young men returned they found her body. They carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11 By this time the whole church and, in fact, everyone who heard of these things had a healthy respect for God. They knew God was not to be trifled with.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
kept: Joshua 7:11, Joshua 7:12, 2 Kings 5:21-25, Malachi 1:14, Malachi 3:8, Malachi 3:9, John 12:6, 1 Timothy 6:10, 2 Peter 2:14, 2 Peter 2:15
his: Acts 5:9
laid: Acts 4:34, Acts 4:35, Acts 4:37, Matthew 6:2, Matthew 6:3, Matthew 23:5, Philippians 2:3
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 5:20 - my master Matthew 22:12 - how Acts 2:45 - sold Acts 20:20 - I kept Titus 2:10 - purloining
Cross-References
Genesis 2:15
God took the Man and set him down in the Garden of Eden to work the ground and keep it in order.
God took the Man and set him down in the Garden of Eden to work the ground and keep it in order.
Genesis 2:23
The Man said, "Finally! Bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh! Name her Woman for she was made from Man." Therefore a man leaves his father and mother and embraces his wife. They become one flesh. The two of them, the Man and his Wife, were naked, but they felt no shame.
The Man said, "Finally! Bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh! Name her Woman for she was made from Man." Therefore a man leaves his father and mother and embraces his wife. They become one flesh. The two of them, the Man and his Wife, were naked, but they felt no shame.
Matthew 19:4
He answered, "Haven't you read in your Bible that the Creator originally made man and woman for each other, male and female? And because of this, a man leaves father and mother and is firmly bonded to his wife, becoming one flesh—no longer two bodies but one. Because God created this organic union of the two sexes, no one should desecrate his art by cutting them apart."
He answered, "Haven't you read in your Bible that the Creator originally made man and woman for each other, male and female? And because of this, a man leaves father and mother and is firmly bonded to his wife, becoming one flesh—no longer two bodies but one. Because God created this organic union of the two sexes, no one should desecrate his art by cutting them apart."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And kept back part of the price,.... At which the possession was sold; he reserved it for his own use, after he had given out that he sold it for the service of the church:
his wife also being privy to it; to this private reserve:
and brought a certain part; whether the greater part, or an equal part, half of it, or a lesser part; some little part of it, so the phrase seems to signify, is not certain:
and laid it at the apostles' feet; as the rest did, thereby to make a show of charity, and cover the deceit.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And kept back - The word used here means properly âto separate, to part:â and then it means to âseparate surreptitiously or clandestinely for our own useâ a part of public property, as taxes, etc. It is used but three times in the New Testament, Acts 5:3, and in Titus 2:10, where it is rendered âpurloining.â Here it means that they âsecretlyâ kept back a part, while âprofessedlyâ devoting all to God.
His wife also being privy to it - His wife âknowing it,â and evidently concurring in it.
And laid it at the apostlesâ feet - This was evidently an act professedly of devoting all to God. Compare Acts 4:37; also Acts 5:8-9. That this was his âprofession,â or âpretence,â is further implied in the fact that Peter charges him with having âliedâ unto God, Acts 5:3-4.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 5:2. Kept back part of the price — Ananias and Sapphira were evidently persons who professed faith in Christ with the rest of the disciples. While all were making sacrifices for the present necessity, they came forward among the rest, pretending to bring all the money they had got for a possession, κÏημα, (of what kind we know not,) which they had sold. A part of this price, however, they kept back, not being willing to trust entirely to the bounty of Providence, as the others did; thinking probably, that, as the whole was their own, they had a right to do with it as they pleased. And so they had: they were under no necessity to sell their possession; but the act of selling it for the ostensible purpose of bringing it into the common stock, left them no farther control over it, nor property in it; and their pretense, that the money which they brought was the whole produce of the sale, was a direct lie in itself, and an attempt to deceive the Holy Spirit, under whose influence they pretended to act. This constituted the iniquity of their sin.
