Acts 5:7 net — After an interval of about three hours, his wife came in, but she did not know what had happened.

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"After an interval of about three hours, his wife came in, but she did not know what had happened."

— Acts 5:7, NET Bible

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Acts 5 — Context

4

Before it was sold, did it not belong to you? And when it was sold, was the money not at your disposal? How have you thought up this deed in your heart? You have not lied to people but to God!”

5

When Ananias heard these words he collapsed and died, and great fear gripped all who heard about it.

6

So the young men came, wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.

7

After an interval of about three hours, his wife came in, but she did not know what had happened.

8

Peter said to her,“Tell me, were the two of you paid this amount for the land?” Sapphira said,“Yes, that much.”

9

Peter then told her,“Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!”

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At once she collapsed at his feet and died. So when the young men came in, they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband.

Acts 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:7 say?
Acts 5:7 in the NET Bible reads: “After an interval of about three hours, his wife came in, but she did not know what had happened.”
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 (NET): “After an interval of about three hours, his wife came in, but she did not know what had happened.” 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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