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A Final Chance to Repent
Commentators like Charles Ellicott and John Calvin emphasize that Peter's question was not merely an interrogation but a merciful opportunity. God, through the apostle, gave Sapphira a clear opening to confess her sin and tell the truth. Her decision to repeat the lie, which she and her husband had agreed upon, demonstrated a hardened heart and sealed her judgment, showing God's patience even in the face of grave sin.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 5:8
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Acts 5:8
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 5:8
19th Century
Bishop
And Peter answered to her.—The word does not necessarily imply a previous questioning, but it is quite probable that she came to i…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 5:8
“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 Calvin
On Acts 5:8
16th Century
Theologian
Tell me. We see that God does not immediately punish her, but first He examines the matter thoroughly, lest He should send vengeance upon …
John Gill
On Acts 5:8
17th Century
Pastor
And Peter answered to her
Who might be inquiring for her husband; though such a way of speaking was common with the …
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…