Acts 8:21 akjv — You have neither part nor lot in this matter: for your heart is not right in the sight of God.

American King James Version

"You have neither part nor lot in this matter: for your heart is not right in the sight of God. "

— Acts 8:21, American King James Version

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Acts 8 — Context

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And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

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Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

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But Peter said to him, Your money perish with you, because you have thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

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You have neither part nor lot in this matter: for your heart is not right in the sight of God.

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Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.

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For I perceive that you are in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

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Then answered Simon, and said, Pray you to the LORD for me, that none of these things which you have spoken come on me.

Acts 8:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:21 say?
Acts 8:21 in the American King James Version reads: “You have neither part nor lot in this matter: for your heart is not right in the sight of God. ”
Where is Acts 8:21 in the Bible?
Acts 8:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 21.
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 8:21.
What translation should I read Acts 8:21 in?
Acts 8:21 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 8:21?
Acts 8:21 reads (AKJV): “You have neither part nor lot in this matter: for your heart is not right in the sight of God. ” 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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