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Acts 4

Acts 4:35

Sharing among Believers · Acts 4:32–37
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Translations

Modern
…and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.
Traditional
And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Literal
…and were laying them at the feet of the apostles, and distribution was made to each just as anyone had need.
Latin
…et ponebant ante pedes Apostolorum. Dividebatur autem singulis prout cuique opus erat.

Interlinear

Greek
English
…and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

Notes

Acts 4:32–35

The sharing among the early believers was remarkable (see also 2:44–45; compare 6:1). They were united in heart and mind (they thought alike and shared the same purpose). They freely shared what they owned to meet the needs of other believers. This sharing was voluntary and not forced. It responded to real needs in the community and was motivated by Christian love and care for one another.

Events

Parallels

Acts 2:42–47

Glossary

Alms Beggar Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Courts and Trials Fellowship Peter, the Apostle Poor, the

Topics

Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Beneficence: The First Christians Communism: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality in Jerusalem Rich Man Entering Heaven Unselfishness: The Disciples