1. A man named Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold some land.
2. But he gave only part of the money to the apostles. He secretly kept some of it for himself. His wife knew about this, and she agreed to it.
3. Peter said, “Ananias, why did you let Satan rule your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit. Why did you keep part of the money you received for the land for yourself?
4. Before you sold the land, it belonged to you. And even after you sold it, you could have used the money any way you wanted. Why did you think of doing this? You lied to God, not to men!”
5-6. When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died. Some young men came in, wrapped up his body, carried it out, and buried it. And everyone who heard about this was filled with fear.
7. About three hours later his wife came in. She did not know what had happened.