"Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God." — Acts 8:21

Acts 8:21 · KJV

“Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.”

— Acts 8:21

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

Verse 22

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

Acts 8 — Context

Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

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

Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and {in} the bond of iniquity.

Cross References

Hebrews 4:13

Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things {are} naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

Psalms 36:1

[To the chief Musician, {A Psalm} of David the servant of the LORD.] The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, {that there is} no fear of God before his eyes.

Matthew 6:22-24

The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

John 21:17

He saith unto him the third time, Simon, {son} of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

2 Chronicles 25:2

And he did {that which was} right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.

Revelation 22:19

And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and {from} the things which are written in this book. {out of the book...: or, from the tree of life}

Revelation 2:23

And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

Revelation 20:6

Blessed and holy {is} he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.