and they [began] sellingtheir propertyand possessionsand were sharingthem with all,as anyonemight haveneed.
But whoeverhasthe world'sgoods,and seeshis brotherin needand closeshis heartagainsthim, howdoes the loveof Godabidein him?
For there was not a needypersonamongthem, for all whowere ownersof landorhouseswould sellthem and bringthe proceedsof the sales
When Jesusheard[this], He saidto him, "One thingyou stilllack;sellallthat you possessand distributeit to the poor,and you shall havetreasurein heaven;and come,followMe."
One who is graciousto a poormanlendsto the LORD,And He will repayhim for his gooddeed.
as it is written,"HE SCATTEREDABROAD, HE GAVETO THE POOR,HIS RIGHTEOUSNESSENDURESFOREVER."
And in the proportionthat anyof the discipleshad means,eachof them determinedto send[a contribution] for the reliefof the brethrenlivingin Judea.
Jesussaidto him, "Ifyou wishto be complete,go[and] sellyour possessionsand giveto [the] poor,and you will havetreasurein heaven;and come,followMe."
Zaccheusstoppedand saidto the Lord,"Behold,Lord,halfof my possessionsI will giveto the poor,and ifI have defraudedanyoneof anything,I will give backfour times as much."
He has givenfreelyto the poor,His righteousnessenduresforever;His hornwill be exaltedin honor.
"And I sayto you, makefriendsfor yourselvesby meansof the wealthof unrighteousness,sothat whenit fails,they will receiveyou into the eternaldwellings.
For it is superfluousfor me to writeto you aboutthisministryto the saints;
and laythem at the apostles'feet,and they would be distributedto eachas anyhadneed.
