For so much (τοσουτου). Genitive of price. Perhaps Peter pointed to the pile of money at the feet of the apostles (verse 2). The u…

For so much. That is, for the sum which Ananias had presented. This was true, that this sum had been received for it; but it was also true…

And Peter answered to her.—The word does not necessarily imply a previous questioning, but it is quite probable that she came to i…

“About three hours later” the tragic episode was repeated with Sapphira. Just as Ananias and his wife were united in their conspiracy, so they were…

Tell me. We see that God does not immediately punish her, but first He examines the matter thoroughly, lest He should send vengeance upon …

And Peter answered to her
Who might be inquiring for her husband; though such a way of speaking was common with the …

The sin of Ananias and Sapphira was that they were ambitious to be thought eminent disciples when they were not true disciples. Hypocrites may deny…