Acts 5:6
Acts 5:6 in Multiple Translations
Then the young men stepped forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him.
And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.
And the young men arose and wrapped him round, and they carried him out and buried him.
And the young men went and made ready his body, and took it out, and put it in the earth.
Some of the young men got up and wrapped him in a shroud. Then they carried him out and buried him.
And the yong men rose vp, and tooke him vp, and caried him out, and buried him.
and having risen, the younger men wound him up, and having carried forth, they buried [him].
The young men arose and wrapped him up, and they carried him out and buried him.
And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him .
And the young men rising up, removed him, and carrying him out, buried him.
Some young men came in, wrapped his body in a sheet, and carried it out and buried it.
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Study Notes — Acts 5:6
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- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 5:6
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- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 5:6
- Cambridge Bible on Acts 5:6
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Context — Ananias and Sapphira
6Then the young men stepped forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him.
7About three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened. 8“Tell me,” said Peter, “is this the price you and your husband got for the land?” “Yes,” she answered, “that is the price.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | John 19:40 | So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 18:17 | They took Absalom, cast him into a large pit in the forest, and piled a huge mound of stones over him. Meanwhile, all the Israelites fled, each to his home. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 21:23 | you must not leave the body on the tree overnight, but you must be sure to bury him that day, because anyone who is hung on a tree is under God’s curse. You must not defile the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. |
| 4 | Leviticus 10:4–6 | Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come here; carry the bodies of your cousins outside the camp, away from the front of the sanctuary.” So they came forward and carried them, still in their tunics, outside the camp, as Moses had directed. Then Moses said to Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, “Do not let your hair become disheveled and do not tear your garments, or else you will die, and the LORD will be angry with the whole congregation. But your brothers, the whole house of Israel, may mourn on account of the fire that the LORD has ignited. |
Acts 5:6 Summary
Acts 5:6 tells us that after Ananias died, some young men wrapped up his body and buried him. This shows that the early church took care of their own, even in difficult situations. The death of Ananias was a serious event, but it also led to a greater fear of God and a deeper commitment to honesty and integrity, as seen in Acts 5:5 and Acts 5:11. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn the importance of being truthful and obedient to God, just like it says in Psalm 51:17 and Proverbs 28:13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Ananias in Acts 5:6?
Ananias had just been confronted by Peter for lying about the amount of money he and his wife, Sapphira, received for their land, and upon hearing Peter's words, Ananias fell down and died, as seen in Acts 5:5, and then his body was wrapped up and buried by young men as described in Acts 5:6.
Why did the young men bury Ananias' body so quickly?
The young men likely buried Ananias' body quickly because in biblical times, it was customary to bury the dead as soon as possible, as seen in Acts 8:2 and Deuteronomy 21:23, to show respect and to prevent the body from decomposing.
What can we learn from the death of Ananias in Acts 5:6?
The death of Ananias serves as a warning about the seriousness of sin, particularly the sin of lying to God, as seen in Acts 5:4, and it highlights the importance of honesty and integrity in our relationship with God, as taught in Proverbs 12:22 and Colossians 3:9-10.
How does the death of Ananias relate to the fear that came over the early church?
The death of Ananias, as described in Acts 5:5-6, contributed to the great fear that came over all who heard about the incident, as seen in Acts 5:5 and Acts 5:11, because it demonstrated the seriousness of God's judgment and the importance of living a life of honesty and obedience to God, as taught in Hebrews 10:26-31 and 1 Peter 1:17.
Reflection Questions
- What would be my response if I were in Ananias' situation, and how can I apply the lesson of his death to my own life?
- In what ways can I prioritize honesty and integrity in my relationship with God, and how can I avoid the temptation to lie or deceive Him?
- How can I balance the fear of God's judgment with the love and grace that He offers to those who repent and turn to Him, as seen in Acts 3:19-20 and Romans 5:8?
- What does the burial of Ananias' body by the young men reveal about the community's response to his death, and what can I learn from their example about how to respond to difficult situations?
Gill's Exposition on Acts 5:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 5:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 5:6
Trapp's Commentary on Acts 5:6
Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 5:6
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 5:6
Cambridge Bible on Acts 5:6
Barnes' Notes on Acts 5:6
Whedon's Commentary on Acts 5:6
Sermons on Acts 5:6
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Book of Acts Series - Part 43 | the Most Unlikely Christian by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful testimony about a man named Paul, who was once a persecutor of Christians but later became a follower of Jesus. The speaker emphasizes |
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Being Faithful With God's Gifts by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of faithfulness, gratitude, and humility in our walk with God. It delves into the parable of the talents, highlighting the need to be faithful |
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Zachaaeus by Ken Baird | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Zacchaeus, a tax collector who was considered a sinner. The preacher emphasizes that Zacchaeus was lost until Jesus came into h |
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Philippians 2:5-11 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the humility and obedience of Christ, emphasizing how Jesus, being in the form of God, willingly emptied Himself and took on the form of a servant, h |
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The Serpent, the Curse: Jesus Lifted Up by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the connection between the serpent lifted by Moses in the wilderness and Jesus being lifted up on the cross, illustrating how Christ bore the curse and |
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The Supernatural Death and Resurrection of Christ by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the supernatural nature of Christ's death and resurrection, arguing against the notion that Jesus' death was merely that of a martyr. He asserts that Ch |





