Acts 8:20

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money!
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} Peter{G4074} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto{G4314} him{G846}, Thy{G4675} money{G694} perish{G1498}{(G5751)}{G1519}{G684} with{G4862} thee{G4671}, because{G3754} thou hast thought{G3543}{(G5656)} that the gift{G1431} of God{G2316} may be purchased{G2932}{(G5738)} with{G1223} money{G5536}.
KJV with Strongs
(20) But Kefa said to him, "Your silver-money with you, is for destruction because you thought you could procure the gift of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim with money!"
The F.O.G
[20] Peter responded sharply, "May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy God's gift with money!
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Peter said unto him, ‘Thy silver with thee—may it be to destruction! because the gift of God thou didst think to possess through money;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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