Acts 8:20

But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 8:20

BSB

But Peter replied, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!

AKJV

But Peter said to him, Your money perish with you, because you have thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

CPDV

"Let your money be with you in perdition, for you have supposed that a gift of God might be possessed by money.

ERV

But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.

NHEB

But Peter said to him, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money.

SMT

And Peter said to him, May thy silver be for ruin with thee, for thou thoughtest the gift of God to be purchased for money.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 8:20

ButG1161Conjunction PeterG4074Noun Masculine saidG2036 untoG4314Preposition himG846 ThyG4675 moneyG694Noun Neuter perishG684Noun Feminine withG4862Preposition theeG4671 becauseG3754ConjunctionthouhastthoughtG3543VerbthatthegiftG1431Noun FeminineofGodG2316Noun MasculinemaybepurchasedG2932Verb withG1223Preposition moneyG5536Noun Neuter

Commentary for Acts 8:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 8:20

Summary

Apostle sharply rejects attempt to purchase divine gift through wealth

Place

Samaria

Event

Peter condemns Simon's greed

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD