1. But a certain man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a field,
2. and he was deceitful about the price of the field, with his wife's consent. And bringing only part of it, he placed it at the feet of the Apostles.
3. But Peter said: "Ananias, why has Satan tempted your heart, so that you would lie to the Holy Spirit and be deceitful about the price of the land?
4. Did it not belong to you while you retained it? And having sold it, was it not in your power? Why have you set this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!"
5. Then Ananias, upon hearing these words, fell down and expired. And a great fear overwhelmed all who heard of it.
6. And the young men rose up and removed him; and carrying him out, they buried him.
7. Then about the space of three hours passed, and his wife entered, not knowing what had happened.
8. And Peter said to her, "Tell me, woman, if you sold the field for this amount?" And she said, "Yes, for that amount."
9. And Peter said to her: "Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they shall carry you out!"
10. Immediately, she fell down before his feet and expired. Then the young men entered and found her dead. And they carried her out and buried her next to her husband.
11. And a great fear came over the entire Church and over all who heard these things.
12. And through the hands of the Apostles many signs and wonders were accomplished among the people. And they all met with one accord at Solomon's portico.