Acts 5:3

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

“Ananias,” Peter asked, “why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the proceeds of the land?

Cross References

Job 22:13

Therefore you say, ‘What does God know? Can he judge through the deep darkness?

Proverbs 20:25

It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,” and begin to reflect only after making a vow.

Ecclesiastes 5:4

When you make a vow to God, do not delay fulfilling it, for he has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you vow.

Isaiah 29:15

Woe to those who hide a plan too deep for the Lord, whose deeds are in the dark, and who say, “Who sees us? Who knows us?”

Jeremiah 23:24

Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them? says the Lord. Do I not fill heaven and earth? says the Lord.

Hosea 11:12

Ephraim has surrounded me with lies and the house of Israel with deceit, but Judah still walks with God and is faithful to the Holy One.

Numbers 30:2

When a man makes a vow to the Lord or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word; he shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.

Matthew 13:19

When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path.

Luke 22:3

Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve;

John 13:2

The devil had already decided that Judas son of Simon Iscariot would betray Jesus. And during supper

John 13:27

After he received the piece of bread, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, “Do quickly what you are going to do.”

Acts 5:2

with his wife’s knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds and brought only a part and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

Acts 5:4

While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, were not the proceeds at your disposal? How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You did not lie to us but to God!”

Acts 5:9

Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.”

Deuteronomy 23:21

“If you make a vow to the Lord your God, do not postpone fulfilling it, for the Lord your God will surely require it of you, and you would incur guilt.

James 4:7

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Peter 5:8

Discipline yourselves; keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.