Parallel Verses English Standard Version While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.” King James Bible Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. American Standard Version While it remained, did it not remain thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thy power? How is it that thou hast conceived this thing in thy heart? thou has not lied unto men, but unto God. Douay-Rheims Bible Whilst it remained, did it not remain to thee? and after it was sold, was it not in thy power? Why hast thou conceived this thing in thy heart? Thou hast not lied to men, but to God. English Revised Version Whiles it remained, did it not remain thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thy power? How is it that thou hast conceived this thing in thy heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. Webster's Bible Translation While it remained, was it not thy own? and after it was sold, was it not in thy own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thy heart? thou hast not lied to men, but to God. Weymouth New Testament While it remained unsold, was not the land your own? And when sold, was it not at your own disposal? How is it that you have cherished this design in your heart? It is not to men you have told this lie, but to God." Acts 5:4 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesWhiles it remained, was it not thine own (οὐχὶ μένον? σοὶ ἔμενε) A play on the words. Lit., remaining, did it not remain to thee? Rev., very happily, whiles it remained, did it not remain thine own? Conceived (ἔθου) Lit., put or fixed. Wherefore didst thou fix this deed in thy heart? - i.e., resolve upon it. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge was it not thine. why. Job 15:35 They conceive mischief, and bring forth vanity, and their belly prepares deceit. *marg: thou hast. Psalm 139:4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, see, O LORD, you know it altogether. Cross References Ecclesiastes 5:5 It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay. Acts 5:3 But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? Acts 5:9 But Peter said to her, "How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out." Jump to Previous Authority Belong Cherished Conceived Design Disposal Exchange Heart Kept Lie Lied Mind Money Power Property Purpose Purposed Sold Think Wasn't WhilesJump to Next Authority Belong Cherished Conceived Design Disposal Exchange Heart Kept Lie Lied Mind Money Power Property Purpose Purposed Sold Think Wasn't WhilesLinks Acts 5:4 NIVActs 5:4 NLT Acts 5:4 ESV Acts 5:4 NASB Acts 5:4 KJV Acts 5:4 Bible Apps Acts 5:4 Biblia Paralela Acts 5:4 Chinese Bible Acts 5:4 French Bible Acts 5:4 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |