Bible Explorer · Event · c. AD 32
Ananias and his wife Sapphira sell a property and deceitfully keep back part of the money while pretending to offer the whole sum to the apostles; confronted by Peter for lying to God, both drop dead, bringing great fear upon the entire early church.
Date: c. AD 32 · Note: Solemn episode upholding integrity and holiness within the nascent Jerusalem church community.
Acts 5:1-11