Acts 5:1-8

1But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property.

2However, he kept back part of the proceeds with his wife’s knowledge, and brought a portion of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

3“Ananias,” Peter asked, “why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the proceeds of the land?

4Wasn’t it yours while you possessed it? And after it was sold, wasn’t it at your disposal? Why is it that you planned this thing in your heart? You have not lied to people but to God.”

5When he heard these words, Ananias dropped dead, and a great fear came on all who heard.

6The young men got up, wrapped his body, carried him out, and buried him.

7About three hours later, his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.

8“Tell me,” Peter asked her, “did you sell the land for this price?” “Yes,” she said, “for that price.”