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She fell down immediately at his feet, and died. The young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband.
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A Swift and Shared Judgment
Commentators note that Sapphira's death was immediate and supernatural, just like her husband's. Scholars explain that their unity in deception led to a shared, swift judgment from God. This dramatic event underscores the seriousness of attempting to deceive the Holy Spirit within the community of believers.
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Immediately (παραχρημα). Hence her death was regarded as supernatural like that of Ananias.
By her husband
“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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then fell she down straightway at his feet In like manner, and by the same hand of God as her husband before:
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Presbyterian
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…
