Acts 8:21

19 “Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

20 But Peter replied, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!

You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God.

22 Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.

23 For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and captive to iniquity.”

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God.
KJV
Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
WEB
You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart isn’t right before God.
ASV
Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right before God.
DARBY
Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter, for thy heart is not upright before God.
BLB
To you there is no part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God.
ÅB
Du har ikke del eller lodd i dette ord; for ditt hjerte er ikke rett for Gud.
OTB
Du har ingen del i denne tjenesten, for ditt hjerte er ikke rett for Gud.
B1930
Du har ikke del eller lodd i dette ord; for ditt hjerte er ikke rett for Gud.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Hebrews 4:13

    Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

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  • Matthew 6:22–24

    The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light.

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  • Psalms 36:1

    An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes.

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  • John 21:17

    Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.

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  • Revelation 22:19

    And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book.

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  • 2 Chronicles 25:2

    And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly.

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  • Revelation 2:23

    Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

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  • Revelation 20:6

    Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with Him for a thousand years.

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