2And by fraud kept back part of the price of the land, his wife being privy thereunto: and bringing a certain part of it, laid it at the feet of the apostles.


In Context

1 BUT a certain man named Ananias, with Saphira his wife, sold a piece of land,

2 And by fraud kept back part of the price of the land, his wife being privy thereunto: and bringing a certain part of it, laid it at the feet of the apostles.

3 But Peter said: Ananias, why hath Satan tempted thy heart, that thou shouldst lie to the Holy Ghost, and by fraud keep part of the price of the land?

4 Whilst it remained, did it not remain to thee? and after it was sold, was it not in thy power? Why hast thou conceived this thing in thy heart? Thou hast not lied to men, but to God.

Acts 5:2 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:2And kept back [part] of the price, his wife also being privy [to it,] and brought a certain part, and laid [it] at the apostles’ feet.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:2With his wife's full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles' feet.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:2and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles feet.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:2and put aside for himself part of the price, his wife also being privy to it; and having brought a certain part, laid it at the feet of the apostles.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:2and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:2And kept back part of the price, (his wife also being privy to it) and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:2and kept back part of the price, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:2and did keep back of the price — his wife also knowing — and having brought a certain part, at the feet of the apostles he laid it.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:2And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.