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Acts 5:1 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Acts 5:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 5 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Ananias and Sapphira
“But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,”
Acts 5:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 5:1
The conjunction 'But' (Greek 'de') signals dramatic contrast with Barnabas's genuine sacrifice (Acts 4:36-37). Ananias and Sapphira's story functions as warning against hypocrisy in Christian community. Their sin wasn't failing to give all but pretending they had. The Greek 'aner tis' (a certain man) introduces them as representative examples - every generation faces this temptation to counterfeit spirituality for reputation. This narrative establishes that God sees hearts, not merely actions.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 5:1
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“the sons of Aaron”
“but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor”
“All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”
“and no one came in.”