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Acts 5:7

King James Version (KJV)

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And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.

Acts 5:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 5:7

Theological / Devotional

Space of three hours. Literally, “an interval of about three hours,” possibly until the next hour for prayer. This was time enough for the disposal of Ananias’ body, but the news had not yet reached Sapphira.

Came in. To the room where Peter and the rest of the congregation had just witnessed the death and removal of her husband.

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