Act 8:21 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 21. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter ] Thou hast no part among the faithful , and no lot in this ministry . That the word κληρος, which we translate lot , is to be understood as implying a spiritual portion, office , &c., see proved in the note on . Thy heart is not right ] It is not through motives of purity, benevolence, or love to the souls of men, that thou desirest to be enabled to confer the Holy Ghost; it is through pride, vain glory, and love of money: thou wouldest now give a little money that thou mightest, by thy new gift, gain much.

‏ Acts 8:21

Verse 21. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter] Thou hast no part among the faithful, and no lot in this ministry. That the word κληρος, which we translate lot, is to be understood as implying a spiritual portion, office, &c., see proved in the note on Nu 26:55.

Thy heart is not right] It is not through motives of purity, benevolence, or love to the souls of men, that thou desirest to be enabled to confer the Holy Ghost; it is through pride, vain glory, and love of money: thou wouldest now give a little money that thou mightest, by thy new gift, gain much.