Acts 5

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1. But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,

- Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. Matt. 19:21

- And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. Acts 2:45

- Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, Acts 4:34

2. And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

- Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff. Josh. 7:11

- And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed. 2 Kings 5:24

- But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the LORD a corrupt thing: for I am a great King, saith the LORD of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the heathen. Mal. 1:14

3. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

- And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants? 2 Kings 5:26

- Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. Luke 22:3

- And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; John 13:2

4. Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

- And Moses said, This shall be, when the LORD shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that the LORD heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against the LORD. Ex. 16:8

- But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. 1 Cor. 8:8

- He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. 1 Thess. 4:8

5. And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.

- And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not. Lev. 10:1

- And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. Acts 2:43

- For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 1 Pet. 4:17

6. And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.

- And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said unto them, Come near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp. Lev. 10:4

- His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance. Deut. 21:23

- Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. John 19:40

7. And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

- With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them. Gen. 31:32

- And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter. Gen. 42:23

- And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the LORD was departed from him. Judg. 16:20

8. And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.

- When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they are hid in the earth in the midst of my tent, and the silver under it. Josh. 7:21

- And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32

- And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. Acts 5:2

9. Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.

- And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? Gen. 3:9

- But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Acts 5:3

- Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. 1 Cor. 10:9

10. Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.

- And there went out fire from the LORD, and devoured them, and they died before the LORD. Lev. 10:2

- They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation. Num. 16:33

- And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. Acts 5:5

11. And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.

- God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him. Ps. 89:7

- And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. Acts 2:43

- And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. Acts 19:17

12. And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

- And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. Mark 16:20

- And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. John 10:23

- Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. 2 Cor. 12:12

13. And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.

- And the children of Israel spake unto Moses, saying, Behold, we die, we perish, we all perish. Num. 17:12

- Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. Acts 2:47

- So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done. Acts 4:21

14. And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)

- Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand. Acts 4:4

- And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. Acts 6:7

- There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Gal. 3:28

15. Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.

- And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole. Mark 6:56

- Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. John 14:12

- So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. Acts 19:12

16. There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

- And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. Matt. 4:24

- When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: Matt. 8:16

- They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Mark 16:18

17. Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,

- And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, Acts 7:9

- But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. Acts 13:45

- But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. Acts 17:5

18. And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.

- But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. Luke 21:12

- And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide. Acts 4:3

- As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Acts 8:3

19. But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,

- And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. Acts 12:7

- And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. Acts 16:26

- For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, Acts 27:23

20. Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.

- Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. John 6:68

- Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. Phil. 2:16

- That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 1 John 1:1

21. And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

- But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Matt. 5:22

- And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. John 8:2

- And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. Acts 12:9

22. But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned and told,

- And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. Luke 24:3

- And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode. Acts 12:19

- And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also; Acts 17:6

23. Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.

- He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision. Ps. 2:4

- There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. Prov. 21:30

- Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. Acts 12:18

24. Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.

- Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; Luke 9:7

- And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: Luke 24:4

- And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Acts 2:12

25. Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.

- And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him. Luke 21:38

- And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. John 8:2

- And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. Acts 5:21

26. Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.

- And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. Matt. 14:5

- And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Luke 22:2

- So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done. Acts 4:21

27. And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,

- But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Matt. 5:22

- And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying, Luke 22:66

- And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? Acts 4:7

28. Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

- And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 1 Kings 18:17

- Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. Matt. 27:25

- And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. Acts 4:18

29. Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

- And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; Gen. 3:17

- Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. Dan. 6:10

- But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. Acts 4:19

30. The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.

- And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. Acts 3:15

- And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: Acts 10:39

- Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: Gal. 3:13

31. Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

- For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11

- Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. Acts 2:33

- For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. Heb. 2:10

32. And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

- But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: John 15:26

- And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. John 15:27

- And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: Acts 10:39

33. When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.

- But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. Gen. 4:5

- And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, Luke 4:28

- When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. Acts 7:54

34. Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;

- And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. Luke 2:46

- But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, Acts 4:15

- I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day. Acts 22:3

35. And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.

- Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all Judah put him at all to death? did he not fear the LORD, and besought the LORD, and the LORD repented him of the evil which he had pronounced against them? Thus might we procure great evil against our souls. Jer. 26:19

- When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. Matt. 27:19

- Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. Acts 19:36

36. For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.

- For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matt. 24:24

- But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: Acts 8:9

- Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers? Acts 21:38

37. After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.

- That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment? Job 20:5

- Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood. Ps. 7:14

- And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. Luke 2:1

38. And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:

- And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work. Neh. 4:15

- There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. Prov. 21:30

- But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. Matt. 15:13

39. But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

- Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? Isa. 43:13

- And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? Dan. 4:35

- Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God? Acts 11:17

40. And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

- But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; Matt. 10:17

- But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. Mark 13:9

- And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. Acts 4:18

41. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

- Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matt. 5:10

- For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; Phil. 1:29

- But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1 Pet. 4:13

42. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

- And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, Luke 19:47

- And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Acts 2:46

- Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. Acts 8:35

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