Acts 5:3

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

"Ananias," Peter exclaimed, "how is it that Satan has so taken possession of your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit, and kept back a part of the money paid for the land?

Cross References

Matthew 13:19

When any one hears the Message of the Kingdom without understanding it, the Evil One comes and snatches away what has been sown in his mind. This is the man meant by the seed which was sown along the path.

Luke 22:3

Now Satan took possession of Judas, who was known as Iscariot, and who belonged to the Twelve;

John 13:2

The Devil had already put the thought of betraying Jesus into the mind of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon;

John 13:27

And it was then, after he had received it, that Satan took possession of him. So Jesus said to him: "Do at once what you are going to do."

Acts 5:2

And, with her connivance, kept back some of the proceeds. He brought only a part and laid it at the Apostles' feet.

Acts 5:4

While it was unsold, was not it your own? and after it was sold, was not the money at your own disposal? How did you come to think of such a thing? You have lied, not to men, but to God!"

Acts 5:9

Then Peter said: "How did you come to agree to provoke the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The foot-steps of those who have buried your husband are at the door; and they will carry you out too."

James 4:7

Therefore submit to God; but resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Peter 5:8

Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the Devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.