Acts 5:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Peter looked at her and said, 'How could you and your husband plan together to test God's Spirit like this? Look, the men who just buried your husband are right outside that door, and they're about to carry you out too.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Trying to deceive God isn't just foolish — it's dangerous.

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