But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.

'PERISH WITH THEE'-'This rather startling statement is expressive of the horror and indignation of Peter at the base offer of Simon.' (Reese p. 326) 'Lit., be along with thee unto destruction. Destruction overtake thy money and thyself.' (Vincent p. 489)

Points to Note:

Peter believed that there exists. place in which people "perish" (2 Peter 2:9).

Peter isn't saying that Simon never was. Christian in the first place or that Simon is destined for eternal damnation, because Peter tells Simon to repent (Acts 8:22). Peter doesn't tell Simon to really believe this time and be baptized.

'THE GIFT OF GOD'-in this case the ability to pass on the Holy Spirit.

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