Acts 8:20
“But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.”
What does Acts 8:20 mean?
In Acts 8:20, the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states, "But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money." This verse is part of the story of Simon the Sorcerer, found in Acts 8:9-24, which…
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In Acts 8:20, Peter delivers a potent rebuke to a man named Simon, saying, "But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money." This verse serves as a timely reminder of the immeasurable nature of…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You in humble reverence, acknowledging Your holiness and the greatness of Your wisdom. Lord, we thank You for Your Word, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path (Psalm 119:105). Today, as we reflect on the profound warning given by…
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