Acts 2:45
They were selling their possessions and belongings, and dividing them to all, just as any of them had need.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
In Context
44And then all who believed were together, and they held all things in common.
Cross References
Psalms 112:9He causes a barren woman to live in a house, as the joyful mother of sons.
Proverbs 19:17Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.
Isaiah 58:7Break your bread with the hungry, and lead the destitute and the homeless into your house. When you see someone naked, cover him, and do not despise your own flesh.
Luke 12:33Sell what you possess, and give alms. Make for yourselves purses that will not wear out, a treasure that will not fall short, in heaven, where no thief approaches, and no moth corrupts.
Luke 18:22And when Jesus heard this, he said to him: “One thing is still lacking for you. Sell all the things that you have, and give to the poor. And then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.”
Acts 4:34And neither was anyone among them in need. For as many as were owners of fields or houses, selling these, were bringing the proceeds of the things that they were selling,
Matthew Henry on Acts 2:43-47
The Fellowship of the Disciples. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat… Read the whole commentary →