Acts 2:45
and sold their possessions and substance, and distributed them to all, according as any one might have need.
Darby Translation
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 all that believed were together, and had all things common,
Cross References
Psalms 112:9He scattereth abroad, he giveth to the needy; his righteousness abideth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour.
Proverbs 19:17He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him.
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring to thy house the needy wanderers; when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
Luke 12:33Sell what ye possess and give alms; make to yourselves purses which do not grow old, a treasure which does not fail in the heavens, where thief does not draw near nor moth destroy.
Luke 18:22And when Jesus had heard this, he said to him, One thing is lacking to thee yet: Sell all that thou hast and distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in the heavens, and come, follow me.
Acts 4:34For neither was there any one in want among them; for as many as were owners of lands or houses, selling them, brought the price of what was sold
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 →