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Acts 5:1 nasb — But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,

NASB

"But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,"

— Acts 5:1, NASB

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Acts 5 — Context

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But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,

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and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife's full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles' feet.

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But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land?

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"While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God."

Acts 5:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:1 say?
Acts 5:1 in the NASB reads: “But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,”
Where is Acts 5:1 in the Bible?
Acts 5:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 1.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 5:1.
What translation should I read Acts 5:1 in?
Acts 5:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 5:1?
Acts 5:1 reads (NASB): “But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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