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NASB | Acts 5:1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 5:1 Now a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, |
Bible Question: why was annias and sapphira not given a second chance? |
Bible Answer: Hi singsofter, While scripture doesn't specifically say, I believe at least part of the answer is found in the context: Acts 5:9- "Then Peter said to her, "Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test?" The IVP NT Commentary says this: "The Old Testament (e.g., Deut 21:21) and later Judaism (Dead Sea Scrolls, rabbis, etc.) in many cases prescribed the death penalty so that others might “fear” (v. 11); it thus served as a deterrent." I hope this helps, BradK |
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