Acts 5:9

Weymouth NT

»How was it,« replied Peter, »that you two agreed to try an experiment upon the Spirit of the Lord? The men who have buried your husband are already at the door, and they will carry you out.«

Cross References

Matthew 4:7

»Again it is written,« replied Jesus, »`Thou shalt not put the Lord thy God to the proof.'«

Luke 16:2

He called him and said, »`What is this I hear about you? Render an account of your stewardship, for I cannot let you hold it any longer.'

Acts 15:10

Now, therefore, why try an experiment upon God, by laying on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our forefathers nor we have been able to bear?

Acts 5:6

The younger men, however, rose, and wrapping the body up, carried it out and buried it.

Romans 10:15

And how are men to preach unless they have been sent to do so? As it is written, »How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings of good!«

Romans 3:19

But it cannot be denied that all that the Law says is addressed to those who are living under the Law, in order that every mouth may be stopped, and that the whole world may await sentence from God.

1 Corinthians 10:9

And do not let us test the Lord too far, as some of them tested Him and were destroyed by the serpents.