Acts 8:21
Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
Cross-reference
Acts 8:37 records the eunuch's sincere heart belief, directly contrasting Simon's unrighteous heart — true faith versus false profession.
Acts 8:13 shows Simon's outward faith, but 8:21 reveals his heart is wrong — contrasting appearance with true condition.
In Acts 5:4, Peter similarly confronts Ananias about a deceitful heart — both rebukes expose sin against God, not just men.
Psalm 78:37 says their hearts were not loyal to God—directly parallels Simon's disloyal heart.
Ezra 4:3 uses the same 'no part' rejection when Israel excludes adversaries from temple building — mirroring Peter's exclusion of Simon.
Nehemiah 2:20 also says 'you have no share' to those opposing God's work — a parallel rejection of the unworthy from sacred participation.
Hebrews 10:22 calls for a true heart and cleansed conscience, the opposite of Simon's unrighteous heart in Acts 8:21.
Matthew 6:21 links heart to treasure — Simon's heart was wrong because he coveted money and power, revealing his true treasure.
Matthew 15:8 condemns lips honoring God while hearts are far from Him — directly parallel to Simon's heart not right despite outward acts.
Luke 2:35 prophesies that Christ will reveal thoughts of many hearts — here Peter exposes Simon's heart, fulfilling that principle.
Revelation 2:23 says Christ searches hearts—Simon's heart is revealed as not right.
Hebrews 4:13 declares all things are open before God—Simon's hidden motives are exposed.
Matthew 6:22-24 warns against serving two masters—Simon's attempt to buy the Spirit shows divided loyalty.
In Ezekiel 14:3, elders with idols in their hearts cannot consult God — mirroring Simon's unrighteous heart that excludes him.
In 2 Chronicles 25:2, Amaziah did right but not with a whole heart — a parallel to Simon's heart not being right before God.
Matthew 13:21 describes those without root who fall away — Simon professed faith but his heart was not right, similar to temporary believers.
1 Timothy 6:4 describes proud false teachers with corrupt minds, paralleling Simon's unrighteous heart — both have internal corruption.
2 Timothy 3:8 describes those who resist truth with corrupt minds, echoing Simon's wrong heart — both oppose God with false motives.
Isaiah 55:7 calls the wicked to forsake their ways and turn to the Lord for pardon — offering the repentance Simon needed.
James 2:14 questions faith without works, mirroring Simon's empty profession — genuine faith transforms the heart, unlike Simon's.
Revelation 20:6 blesses those who have part in the first resurrection — contrasting with Simon, who has no part because his heart is wrong.
Isaiah 32:6 describes fools whose hearts are bent on evil — a parallel to Simon's heart not being right before God.