Acts 5:9

New American Bible - revised edition

Then Peter said to her, “Why did you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen, the footsteps of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.”

Cross References

1 Corinthians 10:9

Let us not test Christ as some of them did, and suffered death by serpents.

Psalm 78:56

But they tested and rebelled against God Most High, his decrees they did not observe.

Romans 3:19

Now we know that what the law says is addressed to those under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world stand accountable to God,

Acts 15:10

Why, then, are you now putting God to the test by placing on the shoulders of the disciples a yoke that neither our ancestors nor we have been able to bear?

Luke 16:2

He summoned him and said, ‘What is this I hear about you? Prepare a full account of your stewardship, because you can no longer be my steward.’

Matthew 4:7

Jesus answered him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test.’”

Micah 7:3

Their hands succeed at evil; the prince makes demands, The judge is bought for a price, the powerful speak as they please.

Proverbs 16:5

Every proud heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured that none will go unpunished.

Proverbs 11:21

Be assured, the wicked shall not go unpunished, but the offspring of the just shall escape.

Psalm 50:18

If you see a thief, you run with him; with adulterers you throw in your lot.

2 Kings 6:32

Meanwhile, Elisha was sitting in his house in conference with the elders. The king had sent one of his courtiers; but before the messenger reached him, Elisha said to the elders: “Do you know that this murderer is sending someone to cut off my head? When the messenger comes, see that you close the door and hold it fast against him. His master’s footsteps are echoing behind him.”

Numbers 14:22

of all the people who have seen my glory and the signs I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and who nevertheless have put me to the test ten times already and have not obeyed me,

Exodus 17:7

The place was named Massah and Meribah, because the Israelites quarreled there and tested the Lord, saying, “Is the Lord in our midst or not?” Battle with Amalek.

Exodus 17:2

and so they quarreled with Moses and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses replied to them, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you put the Lord to a test?”

Romans 10:15

And how can people preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring [the] good news!”

Acts 5:6

The young men came and wrapped him up, then carried him out and buried him.

Genesis 20:13

When God sent me wandering from my father’s house, I asked her: ‘Would you do me this favor? In whatever place we come to, say: He is my brother.’”