Acts 2:45
They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.
World English Bible
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 believed were together, and had all things in common.
Cross References
Psalms 112:9He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
Proverbs 19:17He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.
Isaiah 58:7Isn’t it to distribute your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor who are cast out to your house? When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you not hide yourself from your own flesh?
Luke 12:33Sell what you have and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don’t grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn’t fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
Luke 18:22When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
Acts 4:34For neither was there among them any who lacked, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were 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 →