Acts 5:8

“And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.”

Immediate Context

The preceding line reads “And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.” The titled verse reads “And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.” The following line reads “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.” Together, these lines place Acts 5:8 within its immediate canonical and literary sequence.

Reading the Verse

The verse records speech within a historical scene. Meaning depends on who speaks, who receives the words, and what prompted the exchange.

The verse first states “And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much?” It then adds “And she said, Yea, for so much.” Both movements belong together.

Biblical Significance

Recorded speech reveals decisions, commands, questions, fears, promises, or responses within the biblical account. Keeping the correct words with the correct speaker is essential.

Application

Readers should ask what the speech accomplishes in the scene and how the surrounding narrative evaluates it. Careful listening should precede application.

Read in this setting, Acts 5:8 speaks through its own wording and context. Its claims and application begin with the KJV text above.