Acts 8:20

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

But Peter said to him, “Your silver with you, may it be to destruction, because you thought the gift of God was to be obtained by money!

Latin

Pecunia tua tecum sit in perditionem: quoniam donum Dei existimasti pecunia possideri.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

Acts 8:9–24

Simon the sorcerer performed magic and amazed the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great. Simon tried to buy spiritual power. The later corrupt practice of buying and selling positions of leadership in the church was called simony. This term refers to the corrupt practice of buying and selling church leadership positions (see 1 Timothy 6:9–10). Peter strongly criticized Simon's evil intentions and actions.

Theme notes and profiles

John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter Charismatic Leadership Early Christian Heresies Miracles Persecution The Growth of the Church The Holy Spirit’s Presence

Events

Philip preaches in Samariac. AD 31

Related verses

Daniel 5:17
In response, Daniel said to the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the inscription for the king and interpret it for him.
Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
Revelation 18:15
The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand at a distance, in fear of her torment. They will weep and mourn,
2 Peter 2:14–17
Their eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed.
James 5:3
Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.
1 Timothy 6:9
Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
Acts 11:17
So if God gave them the same gift He gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to hinder the work of God?”
2 Kings 5:15–16
Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.”
Acts 8:22
Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.
Acts 10:45
All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.
Habakkuk 2:9–10
Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, to place his nest on high and escape the hand of disaster!

Parallels

Deuteronomy 18:9–14

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Eunuch Gospel Hebrews, Letter to the Jerusalem Council Judaizers Ordain, Ordination Peter, the Apostle Simon Simon Magus

Topics

Christian Minister: Faithful: Peter Christian Minister: Incorruptible: Peter Covetousness: Simon Magus, in Trying to Buy the Gift of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit: Sin Against Hypocrisy: Simon Magus Hypocrites: Simon Integrity: Peter, when offered Money by Simon Magus Miracles: Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Or Purchased Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit were not to Be: Purchased Money: Silver Used As Offenses Against the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Undervaluing his Gifts Peter: Rebukes Simon, the Sorcerer, Who Desires to Purchase This Power Reproof: Faithfulness in Peter, of Simon, the Sorcerer Reproof: Peter Samaria: City of, Built by Omri: Visited by Philip, Peter, and John Simon: A Sorcerer (Also Called Simon Magus): Rebuked by Peter The Gifts of God: Spiritual: The Holy Spirit

Acts 8:20

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