Acts 8:22 - Plain English Version22 Stop thinking in that really bad way. Turn around and think God’s way. Pray to him and ask him not to punish you for thinking like that. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176922 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition22 So repent of this depravity and wickedness of yours and pray to the Lord that, if possible, this contriving thought and purpose of your heart may be removed and disregarded and forgiven you. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible22 Therefore, change your heart and life! Turn from your wickedness! Plead with the Lord in the hope that your wicked intent can be forgiven, Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version22 And so, repent from this, your wickedness, and beg God, so that perhaps this plan of your heart might be forgiven you. Ver Capítulo |
But Peter said to him, “You think you can buy God’s power with money, but you are wrong. No way. Only God can give people that power. And God can see that you are not thinking the right way, so he will not give you that power, and he will not let you work with us. Look out. God can finish you up, and finish up your money too.
Peter told them, “You have to turn around and follow Jesus. Then let us baptise you, to show that you turned away from the wrong things you are doing, and now you follow Jesus Christ. Then God will not do payback to you for those bad things. And he will give you the Holy Spirit to live in you, just like he promised. You see, God promised to give the Holy Spirit to everyone that he picks to be his own people. That promise is for you, and for your kids, and even for people in other countries a long way away.”