KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When you had that property, it was completely yours, right? And even after you sold it, that money was still yours to do whatever you wanted with. So why did you come up with this scheme in your head? You didn't just lie to us — you lied straight to God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
You can't fake generosity with God — he sees right through the performance.
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