Acts 2:44

All who became believers in Christ held everything for the common use;

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And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

In Context

43A deep impression was made on everyone, and many wonders and signs were done at the hands of the apostles.

45they sold their property and their goods, and shared the proceeds among them all, according to their individual needs.

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Cross References

Acts 5:4While it was unsold, was not it your own? And after it was sold, was not the money at your own disposal? How did you come to think of such a thing? You have lied, not to people, but to God!”

2 Corinthians 8:9For you do not forget the loving kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ – how that for your sakes, although he was rich, he became poor, so that you also might become rich through his poverty.

2 Corinthians 9:6Remember the saying – ‘Scanty sowing, scanty harvest; plentiful sowing, plentiful harvest.’

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 →

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