Acts 2:45

Catholic Public Domain Version

They were selling their possessions and belongings, and dividing them to all, just as any of them had need.

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

He causes a barren woman to live in a house, as the joyful mother of sons.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.

Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him: "If you are willing to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me."

Luke 16:9

And so I say to you, make friends for yourself using iniquitous mammon, so that, when you will have passed away, they may receive you into the eternal tabernacles.

Luke 18:22

And when Jesus heard this, he said to him: "One thing is still lacking for you. Sell all the things that you have, and give to the poor. And then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me."

Luke 19:8

But Zacchaeus, standing still, said to the Lord: "Behold, Lord, one half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have cheated anyone in any matter, I will repay him fourfold."

Acts 11:29

Then the disciples declared, according to what each one possessed, what they would offer to be sent to the brothers living in Judea.

Acts 4:34

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,

Acts 4:35

and were placing it before the feet of the Apostles. Then it was divided to each one, just as he had need.

2 Corinthians 9:1

Now, concerning the ministry that is done toward the saints, it is not necessary for me to write to you.

2 Corinthians 9:9

just as it was written: "He has distributed widely, he has given to the poor; his justice remains from age to age."

1 John 3:17

Whoever possesses the goods of this world, and sees his brother to be in need, and yet closes his heart to him: in what way does the love of God abide in him?