Acts 8:23

For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 8:23

BSB

For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and captive to iniquity."

AKJV

For I perceive that you are in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

CPDV

For I perceive you to be in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity."

ERV

For I see that thou art in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.

NHEB

For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity."

SMT

For I see thee being in the bile of bitterness, and bond of iniquity.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 8:23

ForG1063ConjunctionIperceiveG3708VerbthatthouG4571 artG5607Verb inG1519PrepositionthegallG5521Noun FeminineofbitternessG4088Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctioninthebondG4886Noun MasculineofiniquityG93Noun Feminine

Commentary for Acts 8:23

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

Overview of Acts 8:23

Summary

Apostle diagnoses Simon's spiritual condition as enslaved by moral corruption

Place

Samaria

Event

Peter diagnoses spiritual slavery

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD