Oecumenius, on Acts 8:20

“Keep thy money to thyself, to perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.”

“"Your silver perish with you." This is not spoken as if to one being forgiven, but as disciplining, one might say: "Let your money perish with your choice." Peter does not now punish Simon as he formerly punished Ananias, in order to show that faith is not compelled, but in order also to introduce the elements of repentance. For to rebuke, to speak what is in the heart, and for that man to confess that he is guilty, is necessary for correction. [CHRYSOSTOM]”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.