Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 8:21 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Acts 8:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 8 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.”
Acts 8:21 (KJV)
Historical Context for Acts 8:21
People Mentioned
Commentary on Acts 8:21
Peter declares Simon has 'neither part nor lot in this matter' - excluding him from participation in apostolic ministry and implicitly from salvation itself. His heart is 'not right in the sight of God' - the decisive issue is internal heart condition, not external profession or baptism. Reformed theology emphasizes that God searches the heart (Jeremiah 17:10); outward religious actions mean nothing if the heart remains unregenerate. Simon's crooked heart sought to use God's gifts for self-exaltation rather than submitting to God's lordship.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 8:21
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”
“the servant of Yahweh.>> An oracle is within my heart about the disobedience of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes.”
“Simon, son of Jonah, do you have affection for me? Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time”
“and all the assemblies will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.”
“may God take away his part from the tree of life”
“but not with a perfect heart.”
“the second death has no power”
“his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him”
“and lied to him with their tongue.”