Acts 8:23

King James Version (KJV)

For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

Translations

Acts 8:23 - Amplified Bible

For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in a bond forged by iniquity [to fetter souls].

Acts 8:23 - American Standard Version

For I see that thou art in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.

Acts 8:23 - Bible in Basic English

For I see that you are prisoned in bitter envy and the chains of sin.

Acts 8:23 - Darby Bible

for I see thee to be in the gall of bitterness, and bond of unrighteousness.

Acts 8:23 - English Standard Version

For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity."

Acts 8:23 - King James Version

For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

Acts 8:23 - La Biblia de las Americas

Porque veo que estás en hiel de amargura y en cadena de iniquidad.

Acts 8:23 - The Message

Acts 8:23 - New American Standard Bible

~"For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity."

Acts 8:23 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

~"Porque veo que estás en hiel de amargura y en cadena de iniquidad."

Acts 8:23 - World English Bible

For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity."

Acts 8:23 - Young's Living Translation

for in the gall of bitterness, and bond of unrighteousness, I perceive thee being.`

Acts 8:23 - Additional Comments

At first, it did not appear that Peter had any unusual insight into the character of Simon, because it was obvious. But now we see unusual perception, in that he knows this is partially from bitterness Simon has. And, Simon is bound, tied, help, by this iniquity. He cannot free himself of it. God's forgiveness (vs 22) is his only real hope of freedom.
Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Being a Christian and having a relationship with God does not tie you down, it frees you. You now have the freedom to conquer habits that you cannot otherwise be free from.

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