Acts 8:22

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

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Other Translations for Acts 8:22

BSB

Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.

AKJV

Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.

CPDV

And so, repent from this, your wickedness, and beg God, so that perhaps this plan of your heart might be forgiven you.

ERV

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee.

NHEB

Repent therefore of this, your wickedness, and ask the Lord if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.

SMT

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart be remitted to thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 8:22

RepentG3340Verb thereforeG3767 ofG575 thisG5026 thyG4675 wickednessG2549Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction prayG1189Verb GodG2316Noun Masculine ifG1487Conjunction perhapsG686thethoughtG1963Noun FeminineofthineG4675 heartG2588Noun FemininemaybeforgivenG863Verb theeG4671

Commentary for Acts 8:22

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

Overview of Acts 8:22

Summary

Apostle urges moral turnaround and petition for divine mercy

Place

Samaria

Event

Peter calls Simon to repent

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD