Acts 5:2

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.

Cross References

Malachi 1:14

“Cursed is the cheat who promises to give a fine ram from his flock but then sacrifices a defective one to the Lord. For I am a great king,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “and my name is feared among the nations!

Matthew 23:5

“Everything they do is for show. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and they wear robes with extra long tassels.

John 12:6

Not that he cared for the poor—he was a thief, and since he was in charge of the disciples’ money, he often stole some for himself.

Acts 2:44

And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had.

Acts 4:37

He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles.

Acts 5:1

But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property.

Acts 5:3

Then Peter said, “Ananias, why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit, and you kept some of the money for yourself.

Acts 5:8

Peter asked her, “Was this the price you and your husband received for your land?” “Yes,” she replied, “that was the price.”

Philippians 2:3

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.

1 Timothy 6:10

For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.