diff --git a/sleekxmpp/plugins/xep_0184/receipt.py b/sleekxmpp/plugins/xep_0184/receipt.py
index 044fa83f..2b939321 100644
--- a/sleekxmpp/plugins/xep_0184/receipt.py
+++ b/sleekxmpp/plugins/xep_0184/receipt.py
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ class XEP_0184(BasePlugin):
         ack['to'] = msg['from']
         ack['from'] = msg['to']
         ack['receipt'] = msg['id']
-        ack['id'] = self.xmpp.new_id()
+        ack['id'] = msg['id']
         ack.send()
 
     def _handle_receipt_received(self, msg):