Acts 8:21

Simon the Sorcerer · Acts 8:9–25
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Translations

Modern
You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God.
Traditional
Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
Literal
To you there is no part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God.
Latin
Non est tibi pars neque sors in sermone isto: cor enim tuum non est rectum coram Deo.

Original

Greek
English
You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God.

Notes

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.

Events

Parallels

Deuteronomy 18:9–14

Glossary

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

Topics

Character of the Unrenewed Heart: Not Perfect with God Christian Minister: Faithful: Peter Christian Minister: Incorruptible: Peter Covetousness: Simon Magus, in Trying to Buy the Gift of the Holy Spirit Faith: The Wicked often Profess Heart: The Unregenerate is Worldly Holy Spirit: Sin Against Hypocrisy: Simon Magus Hypocrites: Simon Integrity: Peter, when offered Money by Simon Magus Peter: Rebukes Simon, the Sorcerer, Who Desires to Purchase This Power Reproof: Faithfulness in Peter, of Simon, the Sorcerer Samaria: City of, Built by Omri: Visited by Philip, Peter, and John Simon: A Sorcerer (Also Called Simon Magus): Rebuked by Peter Wicked (People): Described