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

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³⁴ 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,

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³⁴ 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

American 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,

Common English Bible

³⁴ There were no needy persons among them. Those who owned properties or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds from the sales,

Catholic Public Domain Version

³⁴ 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,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³⁴ For neither was there any one needy among them. For as many as were owners of lands or houses, sold them, and brought the price of the things they sold,

Acts 4:34 Cross References

Matthew 19:21

Jesus replied, “If you want to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; then become my follower and you will have treasure in heaven.”

Mark 10:21

And Jesus looked at him, and filled with love, said to him, “There is one thing you [still] lack. Go and sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; become my follower, then you will have treasure in heaven.”

Luke 12:33

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.

Luke 16:9

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].

Luke 22:35

Then Jesus said to them, “When I sent you out without a money belt, or traveling bag [i.e., for personal belongings], or sandals, did you lack anything?” And the apostles answered, “[No], nothing.”

Acts 2:45

They sold their belongings and property and divided [the money] among all [the believers] according to each one’s need.

Acts 4:37

He owned a field, but [due to the great need] sold it and brought the money and gave it to the apostles [for distribution].

2 Corinthians 8:14

but that there will be equality [i.e., in everyone’s giving]. Your abundance can now supply their need, so that their abundance can [later] supply your need. [That way] there can be equality,

1 Thessalonians 4:12

[Do these things] so that you will live in a proper way in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], and not have [to depend on people for] any needs.

1 Timothy 6:19

[In that way] they will store up for themselves a treasure [of never ending rewards] for providing a solid foundation for the future, so that they can take hold of the true life [i.e., in heaven].

James 1:27

Religion that is pure and uncorrupted in the eyes of [our] God and Father involves taking care of orphans and widows in their distress and keeping oneself unstained by the world.