1. Actes 5:8 (NEG79)
  2. Explication du texte

What is the purpose of Peter’s question?

Actes 5:8 (NEG79)

8 Pierre lui adressa la parole: Dis-moi, est-ce à un tel prix que vous avez vendu le champ? Oui, répondit-elle, c'est à ce prix-là.

Peter wants to find out if Sapphira was part of her husband’s deceit. The amount which is in question is thus the amount that Ananias gave to the church. In asking this question Peter gives Sapphira a chance to repent and come clean by saying that it is less than the price which they received.