Acts 8:22 web — Repent therefore of this, your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.

World English Bible

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

— Acts 8:22, World English Bible

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Acts 8 — Context

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saying, "Give me also this power, that whoever I lay 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 obtain the gift of God with money!

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You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart isn't right before God.

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

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For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity."

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Simon answered, "Pray for me to the Lord, that none of the things which you have spoken happen to me."

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They therefore, when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the Good News to many villages of the Samaritans.

Acts 8:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:22 say?
Acts 8:22 in the World English Bible reads: “Repent therefore of this, your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.”
Where is Acts 8:22 in the Bible?
Acts 8:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 22.
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 8:22.
What translation should I read Acts 8:22 in?
Acts 8:22 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 8:22?
Acts 8:22 reads (WEB): “Repent therefore of this, your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.” 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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