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Acts 4
³³ The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all.
³⁴ There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them
³⁵ and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.
³⁶ For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus.
³⁷ He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles.
Acts 5
¹ But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property.
² He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest.
³ Then Peter said, “Ananias, why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit, and you kept some of the money for yourself.
⁴ The property was yours to sell or not sell, as you wished. And after selling it, the money was also yours to give away. How could you do a thing like this? You weren’t lying to us but to God!”
⁵ As soon as Ananias heard these words, he fell to the floor and died. Everyone who heard about it was terrified.
⁶ Then some young men got up, wrapped him in a sheet, and took him out and buried him.