Ananias and Sapphira Lie to the Holy Spirit

¹ Now a certain man ⌞named⌟¹ Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,

1. Literally “by name”

² and he kept back for himself some of the proceeds, and his¹ wife was aware of it.² And he brought a certain part and³ placed it⁴ at the feet of the apostles.

1. *Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
2. *Here the participle “was aware of” in this genitive absolute construction has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style
3. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“brought”) has been translated as a finite verb
4. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

³ But Peter said, “Ananias, for what reason has Satan filled your heart, that you lied to the Holy Spirit and kept back for yourself some of the proceeds of the piece of land?

⁴ When it¹ remained to you, did it not remain yours? And when it² was sold, was it at your disposal? How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to people, but to God!”

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“remained”) which is understood as temporal
2. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“was sold”) which is understood as temporal

⁵ And when¹ Ananias heard these words, he fell down and² died. And great fear came on all those who heard about it.³

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“heard”) which is understood as temporal
2. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“fell down”) has been translated as a finite verb
3. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

⁶ So the young men stood up, wrapped him up, and carried him¹ out and² buried him.³

1. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
2. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“carried … out”) has been translated as a finite verb
3. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

⁷ And it happened that there was an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

⁸ And Peter said to her, “Tell me whether you both¹ were paid this much for the piece of land.” And she said, “Yes, this much.”

1. *Here “both” reflects the second person plural verb, which refers to both Ananias and Sapphira

⁹ So Peter said to her, “How is it that it was agreed by you two¹ to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!”

1. *Here “two” is supplied in the translation to indicate that the pronoun (“you”) is plural in the Greek text

¹⁰ And immediately she fell down at his feet and died. So when¹ the young men came in, they found her dead, and carried her² out and³ buried her⁴ with her husband.

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“came in”) which is understood as temporal
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
3. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“carried … out”) has been translated as a finite verb
4. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

¹¹ And great fear came on the whole church and on all who heard about these things.

Many Signs and Wonders Are Performed by the Apostles

¹² Now many signs and wonders were being performed among the people through the hands of the apostles. And they were all together¹ in Solomon’s Portico.

1. Or perhaps “by common consent”

¹³ And none of the rest dared to join them, but the people spoke highly of them.

¹⁴ And even more believers in the Lord¹ were being added, large numbers of both men and women,

1. Or “even more believers were being added to the Lord”

¹⁵ so that they even carried out the sick into the streets and put them¹ on cots and mats² so that when³ Peter came by, at least his⁴ shadow would fall on some of them.

1. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
2. Or “mattresses”
3. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“came by”)
4. *Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun

¹⁶ And the people of the towns around Jerusalem also came together, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, who were all being healed.

The Apostles Arrested and Imprisoned

¹⁷ Now the high priest rose up and all those who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and¹ they were filled with jealousy.

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“rose up”) has been translated as a finite verb

¹⁸ And they laid hands on the apostles and put them in the public prison.

¹⁹ But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison and led them out and¹ said,

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the two previous participles (“opened” and “led”) have been translated as finite verbs

²⁰ “Go and stand in the temple courts¹ and² proclaim to the people all the words of this life.”

1. *Here “courts” is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself
2. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“stand”) has been translated as a finite verb

²¹ And when they¹ heard this,² they entered at daybreak into the temple courts³ and began teaching.⁴ Now when⁵ the high priest and those with him arrived, they summoned the Sanhedrin—even the whole council of elders of the sons of Israel—and sent to the prison to have them brought.

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“heard”) which is understood as temporal
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
3. *Here “courts” is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself
4. *The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began teaching”)
5. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“arrived”) which is understood as temporal

²² But the officers who came¹ did not find them in the prison, and they returned and² reported,

1. Or “when they came”
2. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“returned”) has been translated as a finite verb

²³ saying, “We found the prison locked with all security and the guards standing at the doors, but when we¹ opened them,² we found no one inside!”

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“opened”) which is understood as temporal
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

²⁴ Now when both the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed concerning them, as to what this might be.

²⁵ But someone came and¹ reported to them, “Behold, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple courts² and teaching the people!”

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came”) has been translated as a finite verb
2. *Here “courts” is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself

²⁶ Then the captain went with the officers and¹ brought them, not with force (for they were afraid of the people, lest they be stoned by them).²

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went”) has been translated as a finite verb
2. *The words “by them” are not in the Greek text but are implied

The Apostles on Trial Before the Sanhedrin

²⁷ And when they¹ had brought them, they made them² stand in the Sanhedrin,³ and the high priest put a question to them,

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had brought”) which is understood as temporal
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
3. Or “council”

²⁸ saying, “⌞We strictly commanded⌟¹ you² not to teach in this name? And behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching! And you are intending to bring upon us the blood of this man!”

1. Literally “we commanded with a commandment”
2. Some manuscripts have “Did we not strictly command you”

²⁹ But Peter and the apostles answered and¹ said, “It is necessary to obey God rather than men!

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb

³⁰ The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed by¹ hanging him² on a tree.

1. *Here “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“hanging”) which is understood as means
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

³¹ This one God has exalted to his right hand as Leader and Savior to grant repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

³² And we are witnesses of these things, and so is¹ the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”

1. *The words “so is” are not in the Greek text but are implied

³³ Now when¹ they heard this,² they were infuriated, and were wanting to execute them.

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“heard”) which is understood as temporal
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

³⁴ But a certain man stood up in the Sanhedrin,¹ a Pharisee ⌞named⌟² Gamaliel, a teacher of the law respected by all the people, and³ gave orders to put the men outside for a short time.

1. Or “council”
2. Literally “by name”
3. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“stood up”) has been translated as a finite verb

³⁵ And he said to them, “Men and Israelites, take care for yourselves what you are about to do to these men!

³⁶ For before these days, Theudas rose up saying he was somebody. A number of men, about four hundred, joined ⌞him⌟.¹ ⌞He⌟² was executed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing.

1. Literally “to whom”
2. Literally “who”

³⁷ After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and ⌞caused people to follow him in revolt⌟.¹ And that one perished, and all who followed him were scattered.

1. Literally “caused people to revolt after him”

³⁸ And now I tell you, keep away from these men, and leave them alone, because if this plan or this matter is from people, it will be overthrown.¹

1. Or “it will fail”

³⁹ But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them, lest you even be found fighting against God.” So they were persuaded by him.

⁴⁰ And they summoned the apostles, beat them,¹ commanded them² not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.³

1. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
3. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

⁴¹ So they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin¹ rejoicing, because they had been considered worthy to be dishonored for the sake of the name.

1. Or “council”

⁴² Every day, both in the temple courts¹ and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that the Christ² was Jesus.

1. *Here “courts” is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself
2. Or “Messiah”