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What Does the Bible Say About Sapphira?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Sapphira in the Bible

Discover 10 Bible verses about sapphira. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on sapphira, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Sapphira

  1. 1
    Acts 5:1
    But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
    KJV
  2. 2
    Acts 5:2
    And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Acts 5:3
    But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? to lie to: or, to deceive
    KJV
  4. 4
    Acts 5:4
    Whiles it remained, was it not thine own ? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Acts 5:5
    And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Acts 5:6
    And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Acts 5:7
    And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Acts 5:8
    And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Acts 5:9
    Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Acts 5:10
    Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.
    KJV

Subtopics of Sapphira

Falsehood and death of
Wife of Ananias. Falsehood and death of.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sapphira? (10 Verses)

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? to lie to: or, to deceive
Whiles it remained, was it not thine own ? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.
And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.
Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.
Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Sapphira

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about sapphira. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about sapphira and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about sapphira is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on sapphira needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about sapphira with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about sapphira, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about sapphira?
Discover 10 Bible verses about sapphira. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on sapphira, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 10 key verses about sapphira spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about sapphira are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about sapphira compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about sapphira?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about sapphira is Acts 5:1 — "But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,"
Where in the Bible does it talk about sapphira?
Sapphira is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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