Acts 8:23 nasb — "For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity."

NASB

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

— Acts 8:23, NASB

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Acts 8 — Context

20

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 no part or portion in this matter, for your heart is not right before God.

22

"Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that, if possible, the intention 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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But Simon answered and said, "Pray to the Lord for me yourselves, so that nothing of what you have said may come upon me."

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So, when they had solemnly testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they started back to Jerusalem, and were preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.

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But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip saying, "Get up and go south to the road that descends from Jerusalem to Gaza." (This is a desert road.)

Acts 8:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 8:23 say?
Acts 8:23 in the NASB reads: “"For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity."”
Where is Acts 8:23 in the Bible?
Acts 8:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 23.
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 8:23.
What translation should I read Acts 8:23 in?
Acts 8:23 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 8:23?
Acts 8:23 reads (NASB): “"For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity."” 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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