Acts 5:1

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But a man named Ananias, along with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,

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  • Lev 10:1-3 : 1 Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu each took his own censer, put fire in it, placed incense on it, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, which He had not commanded them to do. 2 Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the LORD. 3 Then Moses said to Aaron, 'This is what the LORD has said: I will be shown as holy to those who draw near me, and I will be honored in the sight of all the people.' And Aaron remained silent.
  • Josh 6:1 : 1 Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites; no one was allowed to go out or come in.
  • Matt 13:47-48 : 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the sea and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it onto the shore. Then they sat down and gathered the good fish into baskets, but threw the bad ones away.
  • John 6:37 : 37 'All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.'
  • 2 Tim 2:20 : 20 In a large house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay; some are for honorable use and some for dishonorable.

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  • Acts 5:2-12
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    2and he kept back part of the proceeds for himself with his wife's knowledge. He brought a portion and laid it at the apostles' feet.

    3But Peter said, 'Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the proceeds from the land?

    4'Did it not remain yours while it was unsold? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to people, but to God.'

    5When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and died. And great fear came upon all who heard about it.

    6The young men arose, wrapped his body, carried him out, and buried him.

    7About three hours later, his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

    8Peter asked her, 'Tell me, is this the price you and your husband got for the land?' She answered, 'Yes, that is the price.'

    9Then Peter said to her, 'Why did you agree together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The feet of those who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well.'

    10At that moment she fell down at his feet and died. When the young men came in, they found her dead, carried her out, and buried her beside her husband.

    11Great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard these events.

    12Through the hands of the apostles, many signs and wonders were being performed among the people. And they were all gathered together in Solomon's Colonnade with one accord.

  • Acts 4:37
    72%

    37sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

  • Acts 22:12
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    12A man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was well spoken of by all the Jews living there,

  • Acts 4:34-35
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    34There was no one in need among them, for those who owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds from the sale.

    35They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as they had need.

  • Acts 2:44-45
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    44All the believers were united and had everything in common.

    45They sold their possessions and goods and distributed the proceeds to everyone, as anyone had need.

  • Acts 9:12-14
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    12In a vision, he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and placing his hands on him so that he might regain his sight."

    13Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.

    14And here he has authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.

  • 1 Cor 5:1-2
    2 verses
    67%

    1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and a kind of immorality that is not even found among the Gentiles—a man is sleeping with his father’s wife.

    2And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have mourned so that the one who has done this would be removed from among you?

  • Acts 1:18
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    18(With the reward he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; and falling headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out.)

  • Num 5:11-13
    3 verses
    66%

    11The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

    12Speak to the Israelites: If a man’s wife goes astray and is unfaithful to him,

    13and another man has sexual relations with her secretly, and it is hidden from her husband, and she is not caught but has become defiled, even though there is no witness against her,

  • Acts 4:32
    66%

    32The multitude of believers were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they had everything in common.

  • Acts 8:20-21
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    20But Peter said to him, 'May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!'

    21You have no part or share in this ministry because your heart is not right before God.

  • 1 Cor 7:5
    64%

    5Do not deprive one another, except by mutual agreement for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

  • Mark 1:30
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    30Simon's mother-in-law was lying in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her.

  • Lev 6:2
    64%

    2Command Aaron and his sons, saying: This is the law of the burnt offering. The burnt offering shall remain on the hearth of the altar all night until morning, and the fire on the altar must be kept burning.

  • 1 Tim 5:15
    63%

    15For some have already turned away to follow Satan.

  • Acts 9:10
    63%

    10There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias." He replied, "Here I am, Lord."

  • Acts 8:9
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    9Now there was a man named Simon who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great.

  • Acts 5:17-18
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    17Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, rose up and were filled with jealousy.

    18They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.

  • Acts 5:27
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    27Having brought the apostles, they made them appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest.

  • Acts 10:5
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    5Now send men to Joppa and call for Simon, who is also named Peter.

  • Acts 9:17
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    17Ananias went, entered the house, and after placing his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming—has sent me so that you might regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

  • Acts 4:5-6
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    63%

    5The next day, the rulers, the elders, and the scribes gathered together in Jerusalem.

    6Also present were Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and others from the high-priestly family.

  • Acts 8:18
    62%

    18When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money.

  • Acts 5:14-15
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    62%

    14Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were being added to their number.

    15As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.

  • Acts 24:1
    62%

    1After five days, the high priest Ananias went down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they presented their case against Paul to the governor.

  • Num 5:6
    62%

    6Speak to the Israelites: If a man or woman commits any sin against another person and is unfaithful to the Lord, that person is guilty.

  • Gen 2:25
    62%

    25The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.

  • Num 5:29
    62%

    29This is the law regarding jealousy when a woman goes astray and defiles herself while under her husband's authority.

  • Acts 5:35
    62%

    35Then he said to them, 'Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men.'