Acts 2:44

And, all who believed, with one accord, began to hold all things common;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

43And there came on every soul, fear, and, many wonders and signs, through means of the apostles, were coming to pass.

45and, their possessions and goods, were they selling and distributing them unto all, in so far as anyone had need.

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Cross References

Acts 5:4While it remained, was it not, as thine own, it remained? and, when sold, was it not, in thine own authority, that it still continued? Why was it that thou didst contrive in thy heart this deed? Thou hast not dealt falsely with men but, with God.

2 Corinthians 8:9For ye are taking knowledge of the favour of our Lord Jesus [Christ],—how that, for your sakes, he became destitute—although he was, rich, in order that, ye, by his destitution, might be enriched.

2 Corinthians 9:6As to this, however, he that soweth sparingly, sparingly, also shall reap, and, he that soweth with blessings, with blessings, also shall reap:

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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