5 ¹ But there was another man, called Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, who sold a property. 5 ² With the full knowledge of his wife he kept back part of the purchase-money, and part he brought and laid at the apostles' feet. 5 ³ But Peter said, 'Ananias, how was it that Satan so possessed your mind that you lied to the Holy Spirit, and kept back part of the price of the land? 5 ⁴ While it remained, did it not remain yours? When it was turned into money, was it not still at your own disposal? What made you think of doing this thing? You have lied not to men but to God.' 5 ⁵ When Ananias heard these words he dropped dead; and all the others who heard were awestruck. 5 ⁶ The younger men rose and covered his body, then carried him out and buried him.

5 ⁷ About three hours passed, and then his wife came in, unaware of what had happened. 5 ⁸ Peter turned to her and said, 'Tell me, were you paid such and such a price for the land?' 'Yes,' she said, 'that was the price.' 5 ⁹ Then Peter said, 'Why did you both conspire to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Hark! there at the door are the footsteps of those who buried your husband; and they will carry you away.' 5 ¹⁰ And suddenly she dropped dead at his feet. When the young men came in, they found her dead; and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 5 ¹¹ And a great awe fell upon the whole church, and upon all who heard of these events.