Acts 8:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 8:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 8:20 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased wit..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 8:20 — KJV
“But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.”
— Acts 8:20 (KJV)
Acts 8:20 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 8:20
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:20: because, hast, god
“That thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more because of thy shame, when I am pacified toward thee for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:20: because, hast, god
“And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:20: because, hast, god
“And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:20: because, thought, god
“And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me. to me: Heb. before me”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:20: because, hast, god
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