Acts 2:45

New Living Translation

They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need.

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.

Proverbs 19:17

If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord— and he will repay you!

Matthew 19:21

Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Luke 16:9

Here’s the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Luke 19:8

Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!”

Acts 11:29

So the believers in Antioch decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters in Judea, everyone giving as much as they could.

Acts 4:34

There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them

Acts 4:35

and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.

2 Corinthians 9:1

I really don’t need to write to you about this ministry of giving for the believers in Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 9:9

As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”

1 John 3:17

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?