Acts 2:45

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need.

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

They have distributed freely; they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord and will be repaid in full.

Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”

Luke 16:9

And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it is gone they may welcome you into the eternal homes.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “There is still one thing lacking. Sell all that you own and distribute the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”

Luke 19:8

Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.”

Acts 11:29

The disciples determined that, according to their ability, each would send relief to the brothers and sisters living in Judea;

Acts 4:34

There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold.

Acts 4:35

They laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.

2 Corinthians 9:1

Now it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints,

2 Corinthians 9:9

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

1 John 3:17

How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?