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Monday, July 14th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Acts 5:2
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.
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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.
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
1 But, a certain man, Ananias by name, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 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. 3 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? 4 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. 5 And, as Ananias heard these words, he fell, and expired. And there came great fear upon all that heard; 6 But the young men, rising up, wrapped him about, and, bearing him forth, buried him. 7 And it came to pass, after about three hours interval, that his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in. 8 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. 9 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. 10 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.
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 1:27
And God created the man in his own image, In the image of God, created he him, - Male and female, created he, them.
And God created the man in his own image, In the image of God, created he him, - Male and female, created he, them.
Genesis 2:15
So Yahweh God took the man, - and placed him in the garden of Eden, to till it and to keeps it.
So Yahweh God took the man, - and placed him in the garden of Eden, to till it and to keeps it.
Genesis 2:23
And the man said, This, one, now, is bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh! This, one shall be called Woman, for, out of a man, hath this one been taken.
And the man said, This, one, now, is bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh! This, one shall be called Woman, for, out of a man, hath this one been taken.
Malachi 2:15
Now was it not, One, who made you who had, the residue of the spirit? What, then, of that One? He was seeking a godly seed. Therefore should ye take heed to your spirit, and, with the wife of thy youth, do not thou deal treacherously.
Now was it not, One, who made you who had, the residue of the spirit? What, then, of that One? He was seeking a godly seed. Therefore should ye take heed to your spirit, and, with the wife of thy youth, do not thou deal treacherously.
Matthew 19:4
And, he, answering, said - Did ye never read - He who created at the beginning, Male and female, made them, -
And, he, answering, said - Did ye never read - He who created at the beginning, Male and female, made them, -
Mark 10:6
But, from the beginning of creation, male and female, made he them;
But, from the beginning of creation, male and female, made he them;
Acts 17:26
he made also, of one, every nation of men to dwell upon all the face of the earth, - marking out fitting opportunities, and the bounds of their dwelling place,
he made also, of one, every nation of men to dwell upon all the face of the earth, - marking out fitting opportunities, and the bounds of their dwelling place,
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.
