Acts 5:10

Key Reflection

In Acts 5:10, Peter is addressing a woman who had lied about owning property sold by her husband. The original audience would have recognized the significance of the footwashing custom; in first-century Jewish households, it was a menial task typically performed by servants. By stating that “the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door,” Peter is implying that these same people—likely friends or family members—would now come to take her away for falsely claiming ownership. This stark contrast between the woman’s deceit and the immediate judgment she faces underscores the seriousness of lying in matters of property, highlighting the community's strict adherence to truth and accountability.