Acts 2:45
they sold their property and their goods, and shared the proceeds among them all, according to their individual needs.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
In Context
44All who became believers in Christ held everything for the common use;
Cross References
Psalms 112:9With lavish hands they give to the poor, and their prosperity stands forever. They are lifted to heights of triumph and honor.
Luke 12:33“Sell what belongs to you, and give in charity. Make yourselves purses that will not wear out – an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near, or moth works ruin.
Luke 18:22Hearing this, Jesus said to him, “There is one thing still lacking in you; sell everything that you have, and distribute to the poor, and you will have wealth in heaven; then come and follow me.”
Acts 4:34Nor was there anyone in need among them, for all who were owners of land or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the sales
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 →