Acts 8:22

Simon the Sorcerer · Acts 8:9–25
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Translations

Modern
Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.
Traditional
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
Literal
Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray earnestly to the Lord, if indeed the intent of your heart will be forgiven you.
Latin
Pœnitentiam itaque age ab hac nequitia tua: et roga Deum, si forte remittatur tibi hæc cogitatio cordis tui.

Original

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

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 Conversion 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 Guilt and Shame Heart: The Unregenerate is Worldly Heart: Unclassified Scriptures Descriptive of the Seat of the Affections Hearts Holy Spirit: Sin Against Hypocrisy: Simon Magus Hypocrites: Simon Integrity: Peter, when offered Money by Simon Magus Jail Peter: Rebukes Simon, the Sorcerer, Who Desires to Purchase This Power Repentance: Necessary to the Pardon of Sin Repentance: should be Accompanied by Prayer Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To 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