Acts 4:34 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)34 And no one lacked anything, for all who owned property or houses sold [some of] them and brought the money Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176934 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition34 Nor was there a destitute or needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses proceeded to sell them, and one by one they brought (gave back) the amount received from the sales Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)34 For neither was there among them any that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible34 There were no needy persons among them. Those who owned properties or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds from the sales, Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version34 And neither was anyone among them in need. For as many as were owners of fields or houses, selling these, were bringing the proceeds of the things that they were selling, Ver Capítulo |
Therefore, I tell you, make friends for yourselves by using worldly wealth, so that when it fails [i.e., when you run out of money] they [i.e., the friends you made with its wise and benevolent use] may welcome you into the eternal [i.e., heavenly] dwelling places. [Note: The idea here seems to be that by your shrewd use of material possessions for the benefit of others, you are actually storing up treasures for yourself in heaven].
Sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; provide yourselves with money belts that do not wear out [i.e., from the constant use of carrying much money all the time, instead of investing it in others’ needs]. [Then you will possess] an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief can approach, nor moth destroy.