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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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AT Robertson
On Acts 5:10
Immediately (παραχρημα). Hence her death was regarded as supernatural like that of Ananias.
By her husband
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 5:10
“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…
John Gill
On Acts 5:10
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On Acts 5:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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…