Acts 8:20 net — But Peter said to him,“May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could acquire God’s gift with money!

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"But Peter said to him,“May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could acquire God’s gift with money!"

— Acts 8:20, NET Bible

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Acts 8 — Context

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Then Peter and John placed their hands on the Samaritans, and they received the Holy Spirit.

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Now Simon, when he saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, offered them money,

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saying,“Give me this power too, so that everyone I place my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit.”

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But Peter said to him,“May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could acquire God’s gift with money!

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You have no share or part in this matter because your heart is not right before God!

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Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that he may perhaps forgive you for the intent of your heart.

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For I see that you are bitterly envious and in bondage to sin.”

Acts 8:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:20 say?
Acts 8:20 in the NET Bible reads: “But Peter said to him,“May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could acquire God’s gift with money!”
Where is Acts 8:20 in the Bible?
Acts 8:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 20.
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 8:20.
What translation should I read Acts 8:20 in?
Acts 8:20 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 8:20?
Acts 8:20 reads (NET): “But Peter said to him,“May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could acquire God’s gift with money!” 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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