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Acts 8:20 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 8:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 8 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.”
Acts 8:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 8:20
Peter's severe pronouncement - 'thy money perish with thee' - is a curse upon Simon's presumption. The Greek is strong: 'may you and your money go to destruction.' Peter rebukes the fundamental error of thinking God's gift can be purchased with money. Reformed theology emphasizes grace as absolutely free and unmerited - any attempt to buy, earn, or merit salvation or spiritual gifts perverts the gospel. Peter's rebuke establishes that the Spirit is God's sovereign gift, not man's commodity. The severity warns against mercenary religion.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 8:20
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“Let your gifts be to yourself”
“cleanse the lepers{TR adds , raise the dead}”
“Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.,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.,,,,,,,,”
“who were made rich by her”
“and their corrosion will be for a testimony against you”
“and who can't cease from sin; enticing unsettled souls; having a heart trained in greed; children of cursing;”
“such as drown men in ruin and destruction.”
“your wickedness”
“as many as came with Peter”
“he and all his company”