Acts 2:45

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

Twentieth Century New Testament

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;

46Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the Temple Courts, and to the Breaking of Bread at their homes, while they partook of their food in simple-hearted gladness, praising God, and winning the good-will of all the people.

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Cross References

Luke 12:33Sell 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 shall have wealth in Heaven; then come and follow me.”

Acts 4:34Nor was there any one 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 →

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