Read Full ChapterWith his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
and kept back part of the price, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} kept back{G3557}{(G5668)} part of{G575} the price{G5092}, his{G846} wife{G1135} also{G2532} being privy{G4894}{(G5761)} to it, and{G2532} brought{G5342}{(G5660)} a certain{G5100} part{G3313}, and laid{G5087}{(G5656)} it at{G3844} the apostles{G652}' feet{G4228}.
Strong's King James
(2) and kept back from the proceeds for himself, with his wife's full knowledge and brought some share, laying at the emissaries feet.
The F.O.G
[2] They sold some property but secretly kept back part of the money for themselves. Ananias brought only a portion to the apostles, presenting it as though it were the full amount, while his wife fully supported this deception.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and did keep back of the price—his wife also knowing—and having brought a certain part, at the feet of the apostles he laid it.
Young's Literal Translation
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