Acts 2:45

New American Bible - revised edition

they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one’s need.

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

Lavishly he gives to the poor; his righteousness shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in honor.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever cares for the poor lends to the Lord, who will pay back the sum in full.

Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to [the] poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Luke 16:9

I tell you, make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth, so that when it fails, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this he said to him, “There is still one thing left for you: sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have a treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Luke 19:8

But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times over.”

Acts 11:29

So the disciples determined that, according to ability, each should send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea.

Acts 4:34

There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale,

Acts 4:35

and put them at the feet of the apostles, and they were distributed to each according to need.

2 Corinthians 9:1

Now about the service to the holy ones, it is superfluous for me to write to you,

2 Corinthians 9:9

As it is written: “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.”

1 John 3:17

If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him?