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Acts 8:20

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KJV ORIGINAL

But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Peter was like, 'Keep your money and lose it all, because you actually thought you could buy God's gifts with cash.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's gifts aren't for sale — you can't Venmo your way into his blessings.

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