ESV Reformation Study Bible – Acts 5:3
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Acts 5:3

5:3 Satan filled your heart. Another example of Satan’s influence is seen in the life of Peter (Mark 8:33). Later, Peter warned Christians against Satan’s potential influence over them (1 Pet. 5:8).

lie to the Holy Spirit. In v. 4 Peter tells Ananias that he has lied to God. Peter’s words indicate that the Holy Spirit is God (v. 9).