Act 8:22 | RWP | e4.org | Wickedness ( κακιας ). Only here in Luke's writings, though old word and in LXX (cf. , ). If perhaps ( ε αρα ). Si forte . This idiom, though with the future indicative and so a condition of the first class (determined as fulfilled), yet minimizes the chance of forgiveness as in . Peter may have thought that his sin was close to the unpardonable sin ( ), but he does not close the door of hope. The thought ( η επινοια ). Old Greek word from επινοεω , to think upon, and so purpose. Only here in the N.T.

‏ Acts 8:22

Wickedness ( κακιας ). Only here in Luke's writings, though old word and in LXX (cf. 1Pe 2:1, 16).

If perhaps ( ε αρα ). Si forte. This idiom, though with the future indicative and so a condition of the first class (determined as fulfilled), yet minimizes the chance of forgiveness as in Mr 11:13. Peter may have thought that his sin was close to the unpardonable sin (Mt 12:31), but he does not close the door of hope.

The thought ( η επινοια ). Old Greek word from επινοεω, to think upon, and so purpose. Only here in the N.T.