And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Se quedó con parte del dinero para sí mismo (y su esposa estaba completamente de acuerdo), luego trajo solo una parte y la puso delante de los apóstoles como si fuera todo.
Ananías y su esposa mintieron a los apóstoles al quedarse con parte del dinero pero pretender que habían dado todo.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the early days of the Christian church in Jerusalem, following the Pentecost event, believers were voluntarily selling their possessions and sharing the proceeds to meet the needs of the community, demonstrating a spirit of unity and generosity. Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold a piece of land but chose to withhold part of the proceeds while pretending to donate the full amount to the apostles, which was a deceptive act amid this atmosphere of radical sharing. This incident highlights the high standards of honesty expected in the fledgling church as it navigated its growth and challenges.
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