Acts 5:7 bbe — And about three hours after, his wife, having no knowledge of what had taken place, came in.

Bible in Basic English

"And about three hours after, his wife, having no knowledge of what had taken place, came in."

— Acts 5:7, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 5:7 in Other Translations

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Acts 5 — Context

4

While you had it, was it not your property? and after you had given it in exchange, was it not still in your power? how has this purpose come into your mind? you have been false, not to men, but to God.

5

And at these words, Ananias went down on the earth, and his life went from him: and great fear came on all who were present.

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And the young men went and made ready his body, and took it out, and put it in the earth.

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And about three hours after, his wife, having no knowledge of what had taken place, came in.

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And Peter said to her, Give me an answer: was this amount of money the price of the land? And she said, Yes, it was.

9

But Peter said to her, Why have you made an agreement together to be false to the Spirit of the Lord? See, the feet of the young men who have put the body of your husband in the earth, are at the door, and they will take you out.

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And straight away she went down at his feet, and her life went from her: and the young men came in and saw her dead, and they took her out and put her in the earth with her husband.

Acts 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:7 say?
Acts 5:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And about three hours after, his wife, having no knowledge of what had taken place, came in.”
Where is Acts 5:7 in the Bible?
Acts 5:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 7.
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 5:7.
What translation should I read Acts 5:7 in?
Acts 5:7 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 5:7?
Acts 5:7 reads (BBE): “And about three hours after, his wife, having no knowledge of what had taken place, came in.” 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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