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Acts 8:20

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But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money!

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Acts 8:20 in other translations

But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.

Acts 8:20 · American Standard Version

Acts 8:20 in context

  1. 18Now when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money,
  2. 19saying, “Give me also this power, that whomever I lay my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit.”
  3. 20But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money!
  4. 21You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart isn’t right before God.
  5. 22Repent therefore of this, your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.