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<a href="/nlt/acts/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> But Peter replied, “May your money be destroyed with you for thinking God’s gift can be bought! <a href="/esv/acts/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But Peter replied, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! <a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Peter said to him, "Your silver, may it perish with you, because you thought the gift of God to be obtained by money! <a href="/kjv/acts/8.htm">King James Bible</a> But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. <a href="/nkjv/acts/8.htm">New King James Version</a> But Peter said to him, “Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money! <a href="/nasb_/acts/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could acquire the gift of God with money! <a href="/nasb/acts/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Peter said to him, &#8220May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! <a href="/nasb77/acts/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! <a href="/lsb/acts/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you supposed you could obtain the gift of God with money! <a href="/amp/acts/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Peter said to him, “May your money be destroyed along with you, because you thought you could buy the [free] gift of God with money! <a href="/csb/acts/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But Peter told him, “May your silver be destroyed with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! <a href="/hcsb/acts/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But Peter told him, &#8220May your silver be destroyed with you, because you thought the gift of God could be obtained with money! <a href="/asv/acts/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money. <a href="/cev/acts/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Peter said to him, "You and your money will both end up in hell if you think you can buy God's gift! <a href="/erv/acts/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money. <a href="/gwt/acts/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Peter told Simon, "May your money be destroyed with you because you thought you could buy God's gift. <a href="/gnt/acts/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> But Peter answered him, "May you and your money go to hell, for thinking that you can buy God's gift with money! <a href="/isv/acts/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> But Peter told him, "May your money perish with you, because you thought you could obtain God's free gift with money! <a href="/msb/acts/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Peter replied, ?May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! <a href="/net/acts/8.htm">NET Bible</a> But Peter said to him, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could acquire God's gift with money! <a href="/nheb/acts/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But Peter said to him, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money. <a href="/wbt/acts/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But Peter said to him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. <a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Perish your money and yourself," replied Peter, "because you have imagined that you can obtain God's free gift with money! <a href="/web/acts/8.htm">World English Bible</a> But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Peter said to him, “Your silver with you—may it be to destruction! Because you thought to possess the gift of God through money; <a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Peter said to him, "Your silver, may it perish with you, because you thought the gift of God to be obtained by money! <a href="/ylt/acts/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Peter said unto him, 'Thy silver with thee -- may it be to destruction! because the gift of God thou didst think to possess through money; <a href="/slt/acts/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Peter said to him, May thy silver be for ruin with thee, for thou thoughtest the gift of God to be purchased for money.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Keep thy money to thyself, to perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. <a href="/cpdv/acts/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “Let your money be with you in perdition, for you have supposed that a gift of God might be possessed by money. <a href="/nabre/acts/8.htm">New American Bible</a> But Peter said to him, “May your money perish with you, because you thought that you could buy the gift of God with money. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain God’s gift with money!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Simon Peter said to him, Let your money perish with you because you have thought that the gift of God may be purchased with wealth. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Shimeon Kaypha said to him, “Your silver will go with you to destruction, because you thought that the gift of God is acquired by the possessions of the world.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Peter said to him: Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God might be purchased with money. <a href="/godbey/acts/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Peter said to him, Thy silver be unto destruction with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money. <a href="/haweis/acts/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But Peter said unto him, May thy silver with thyself go into perdition, because thou hast imagined that the gift of God can be purchased with money. <a href="/mace/acts/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Peter said unto him, thy money perish with thee, for thinking that the gift of God may be purchased with money. <a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Perish your money and yourself," replied Peter, "because you have imagined that you can obtain God's free gift with money! <a href="/worrell/acts/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But Peter said to him, "Your money perish with you, because you thought to acquire the gift of God with money! <a href="/worsley/acts/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But Peter said unto him, Let thy money perish with thee, since thou thoughtest to purchase the gift of God with money. <a href="/parallel/acts/8-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=2497" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Simon the Sorcerer</a> …19“Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” 20<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">replied,</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">“May your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: To (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/694.htm" title="694: argyrion (N-NNS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of arguros; silvery, i.e. cash; specially, a silverling.">silver</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eiē (V-POA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">perish</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/684.htm" title="684: apōleian (N-AFS) -- Destruction, ruin, loss, perishing; eternal ruin. From a presumed derivative of apollumi; ruin or loss."></a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3543.htm" title="3543: enomisas (V-AIA-2S) -- From nomos; properly, to do by law, i.e. To accustom; by extension, to deem or regard.">you thought</a> <a href="/greek/2932.htm" title="2932: ktasthai (V-PNM/P) -- (a) I acquire, win, get, purchase, buy, (b) I possess, win mastery over. A primary verb; to get, i.e. Acquire.">you could buy</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1431.htm" title="1431: dōrean (N-AFS) -- A (free) gift, a gift (without repayment). From doron; a gratuity.">gift</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">with</a> <a href="/greek/5536.htm" title="5536: chrēmatōn (N-GNP) -- Money, riches, possessions. Something useful or needed, i.e. Wealth, price.">money!</a> 21You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/10-8.htm">Matthew 10:8</a> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2</a> Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; <a href="/2_kings/5-16.htm">2 Kings 5:16</a> But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused. <a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1</a> “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">1 Timothy 6:10</a> For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. <a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">Proverbs 15:27</a> He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">2 Corinthians 2:17</a> For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God. <a href="/micah/3-11.htm">Micah 3:11</a> Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” <a href="/1_corinthians/9-18.htm">1 Corinthians 9:18</a> What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it. <a href="/2_peter/2-3.htm">2 Peter 2:3</a> In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. <a href="/2_kings/5-26.htm">2 Kings 5:26-27</a> But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants? / Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow. <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3</a> Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:5</a> As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness! <a href="/jeremiah/6-13.htm">Jeremiah 6:13</a> “For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. <a href="/2_peter/2-15.htm">2 Peter 2:15</a> They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But Peter said to him, Your money perish with you, because you have thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.Thy.<a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Acts 1:18</a> Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.<a href="/deuteronomy/7-26.htm">Deuteronomy 7:26</a> Neither shalt thou bring an abomination into thine house, lest thou be a cursed thing like it: but thou shalt utterly detest it, and thou shalt utterly abhor it; for it is a cursed thing.<a href="/joshua/7-24.htm">Joshua 7:24,25</a> And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and they brought them unto the valley of Achor… thou.<a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Acts 8:22</a> Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.<a href="/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9</a> Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee.<a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">2 Kings 5:15,16</a> And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant… the gift.<a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a> Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.<a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Acts 10:45</a> And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.<a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Acts 11:17</a> 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?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/13-29.htm">Buy</a> <a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/acts/7-34.htm">Free</a> <a href="/acts/2-29.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/7-40.htm">Idea</a> <a href="/psalms/21-11.htm">Imagined</a> <a href="/acts/8-18.htm">Money</a> <a href="/john/5-44.htm">Obtain</a> <a href="/acts/7-46.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/john/18-14.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/7-5.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/acts/7-16.htm">Price</a> <a href="/acts/7-16.htm">Purchased</a> <a href="/acts/7-16.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/acts/5-4.htm">Think</a> <a href="/acts/7-25.htm">Thought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Buy</a> <a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/acts/13-39.htm">Free</a> <a href="/acts/9-28.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/acts/8-21.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/12-9.htm">Idea</a> <a href="/genesis/11-6.htm">Imagined</a> <a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Money</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Obtain</a> <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/acts/13-41.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/romans/2-20.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Price</a> <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Purchased</a> <a href="/acts/17-29.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Think</a> <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Thought</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 8</div>1. <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">By occasion of the persecution in Jerusalem, the church being planted in Samaria, </a> 4. <a href="/acts/8-4.htm">by Philip the deacon, who preached, did miracles, and baptized many;</a> 9. <a href="/acts/8-9.htm">among the rest Simon the sorcerer, a great seducer of the people;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge the church; </a> 15. <a href="/acts/8-15.htm">where, by prayer and imposition of hands giving the Holy Spirit;</a> 18. <a href="/acts/8-18.htm">when Simon would have bought the like power of them, </a> 20. <a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Peter sharply reproving his hypocrisy and covetousness, </a> 22. <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">and exhorting him to repentance, </a> 25. <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">together with John preaching the word of the Lord, return to Jerusalem;</a> 26. <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">but the angel sends Philip to teach and baptize the Ethiopian Eunuch.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His response here is direct and authoritative, reflecting his leadership and the seriousness of the situation. This moment is reminiscent of Peter's boldness in <a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2</a> during Pentecost, where he also addressed misunderstandings about the Holy Spirit.May your silver perish with you This phrase indicates a strong rebuke. The use of "silver" highlights the materialistic mindset of Simon the Sorcerer, who attempted to purchase spiritual power. The language echoes the Old Testament prophets who condemned idolatry and greed (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/2-20.htm">Isaiah 2:20</a>). It underscores the incompatibility of worldly wealth with spiritual gifts, aligning with Jesus' teachings in <a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a> about serving God versus money.because you thought This phrase points to the error in Simon's thinking, emphasizing the importance of a correct understanding of spiritual matters. It reflects the biblical theme that thoughts and intentions of the heart are crucial, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>, which speaks of the Word of God discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.you could buy The concept of buying spiritual gifts is antithetical to the gospel message. This reflects a misunderstanding of grace, which is freely given and cannot be purchased or earned. It contrasts with the story of Ananias and Sapphira in <a href="/acts/5.htm">Acts 5</a>, where deceit regarding money also led to severe consequences.the gift of God The "gift of God" refers to the Holy Spirit, which is given freely to believers. This aligns with <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, which speaks of salvation as a gift from God, not a result of works. The Holy Spirit's role as a gift is central to the New Testament, as seen in <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a>, where Jesus promises the Spirit to His followers.with money! The exclamation marks the absurdity and seriousness of Simon's proposition. It serves as a warning against the commodification of spiritual matters. This reflects the broader biblical theme that God's kingdom operates on principles vastly different from worldly systems, as seen in <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">1 Timothy 6:10</a>, which warns against the love of money.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his leadership in the early church and his boldness in preaching the gospel. In this passage, he confronts Simon the Sorcerer. 2. <a href="/topical/s/simon_the_sorcerer.htm">Simon the Sorcerer</a> A man in Samaria who practiced sorcery and amazed the people. He believed and was baptized but later tried to buy the power of the Holy Spirit from the apostles. 3. <a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a> A region in the ancient Near East, significant in the New Testament for being a place where the gospel was preached beyond the Jewish community. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_gift_of_god.htm">The Gift of God</a> Refers to the Holy Spirit, which is given freely by God to believers, not something that can be purchased or earned. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a> The early leaders of the Christian church, tasked with spreading the teachings of Jesus and establishing the church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_god's_gifts.htm">The Nature of God's Gifts</a> God's gifts, particularly the Holy Spirit, are given freely and cannot be purchased. This underscores the grace of God and the futility of trying to earn or buy His favor. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_materialism_in_spiritual_matters.htm">The Danger of Materialism in Spiritual Matters</a> Simon's attempt to buy spiritual power serves as a warning against the influence of materialism in our spiritual lives. We must guard against valuing money or material wealth over spiritual integrity. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_correction.htm">Repentance and Correction</a> Peter's rebuke of Simon highlights the importance of repentance and correction within the Christian community. When we err, we must be open to correction and willing to repent. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit is central to the life of a believer, empowering and guiding us. We should seek to be filled with the Spirit through prayer and obedience, not through worldly means. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_false_motives.htm">Guarding Against False Motives</a> Simon's account reminds us to examine our motives in seeking spiritual gifts or positions. Our desire should be to glorify God, not to gain personal power or prestige.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 8</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_christian_coalition.htm">What does 'rob Peter to pay Paul' mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_simon_the_sorcerer.htm">Who was Simon the Sorcerer in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_twelve_apostles_of_jesus.htm">Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/is_simon's_sorcery_in_acts_8_trickery.htm">Does Simon’s alleged sorcery in Acts 8:9–24 contradict modern scientific knowledge, or might it be explained as mere trickery? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) Thy money perish with thee.--Literally, Thy money be together with thee, for perdition. The same word is used as in the "son of perdition" in <a href="/john/17-12.htm" title="While I was with them in the world, I kept them in your name: those that you gave me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.">John 17:12</a> and in <a href="/hebrews/10-39.htm" title="But we are not of them who draw back to perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.">Hebrews 10:39</a>. The prominence of the word in <a href="/context/2_peter/2-1.htm" title="But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privately shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction.">2Peter 2:1-3</a>; <a href="/2_peter/3-7.htm" title="But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved to fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.">2Peter 3:7</a>; <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm" title="As also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, to their own destruction.">2Peter 3:16</a>, is interesting in connection with the question as to the authorship of that Epistle. Another coincidence presents itself in the "gold that perisheth" of <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm" title="That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found to praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:">1Peter 1:7</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Silver for money, A.V.; to obtain the gift of God for that the gift of God may be purchased, A.V. (rightly, κτᾶσθαι is the middle voice). Silver. This is a change of very doubtful necessity; ἀργύριον, like the French argent, is frequently used for "money" generally, without any reference to the particular metal of which it is made. Sometimes, indeed, it is used in opposition to "gold," as <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a> and Acts 20:33, and then it is properly rendered "silver." Here the Revisers' mason, doubtless, was to reserve "money" as the rendering of χρήματα (vers. 19, 20). St. Peter's answer is remarkable, not only for the warmth with which he repudiates the proffered bribe, but also for the jealous humility with which he affirms that the gifts of the Spirit were not his to give, but were the gift of God (see <a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Acts 3:12-16</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/8-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. replied, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “{May} your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. silver ἀργύριόν (argyrion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_694.htm">Strong's 694: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of arguros; silvery, i.e. cash; specially, a silverling. perish εἴη (eiē) Verb - Present Optative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. you, σοὶ (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you thought ἐνόμισας (enomisas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3543.htm">Strong's 3543: </a> From nomos; properly, to do by law, i.e. To accustom; by extension, to deem or regard. you could buy κτᾶσθαι (ktasthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_2932.htm">Strong's 2932: </a> (a) I acquire, win, get, purchase, buy, (b) I possess, win mastery over. A primary verb; to get, i.e. Acquire. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gift δωρεὰν (dōrean) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> A (free) gift, a gift (without repayment). From doron; a gratuity. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. with διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. money! χρημάτων (chrēmatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5536.htm">Strong's 5536: </a> Money, riches, possessions. 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