Contemporary English Version Anglicised

The Acts 5:2-6 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

2. But they agreed to cheat and keep some of the money for themselves.So when Ananias took the rest of the money to the apostles,

3. Peter said, “Why has Satan made you keep back some of the money from the sale of the property? Why have you lied to the Holy Spirit?

4. The property was yours before you sold it, and even after you sold it, the money was still yours. What made you do such a thing? You didn't lie to people. You lied to God!”

5. As soon as Ananias heard this, he dropped dead, and everyone who heard about it was frightened.

6. Some young men came in and wrapped up his body. Then they took it out and buried it.