Acts 5:9 web — But Peter asked her, "How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of thos…

World English Bible

"But Peter asked her, "How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.""

— Acts 5:9, World English Bible

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Acts 5 — Context

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The young men arose and wrapped him up, and they carried him out and buried him.

7

About three hours later, his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.

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Peter answered her, "Tell me whether you sold the land for so much." She said, "Yes, for so much."

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But Peter asked her, "How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out."

10

She fell down immediately at his feet, and died. The young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband.

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Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things.

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By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

Acts 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:9 say?
Acts 5:9 in the World English Bible reads: “But Peter asked her, "How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out."”
Where is Acts 5:9 in the Bible?
Acts 5:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 9.
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 5:9.
What translation should I read Acts 5:9 in?
Acts 5:9 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 5:9?
Acts 5:9 reads (WEB): “But Peter asked her, "How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out."” 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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