Acts 2:45

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need.

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn is exalted in honor.

Proverbs 19:17

He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.

Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

Luke 16:9

And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal habitations.

Luke 18:22

And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

Luke 19:8

And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold.”

Acts 11:29

And the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brethren who lived in Judea;

Acts 4:34

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

Acts 4:35

and laid it at the apostles' feet; and distribution was made to each as any had need.

2 Corinthians 9:1

Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the offering for the saints,

2 Corinthians 9:9

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

1 John 3:17

But if any one has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?