Acts 2:45

The Passion Translation

Out of generosity they even sold their assets to distribute the proceeds to those who were in need among them.

Cross References

1 John 3:17

If anyone sees a fellow believer in need and has the means to help him, yet shows no pity and closes his heart against him, how is it even possible that God’s love lives in him?

Acts 4:34

Some who owned houses or land sold them and brought the proceeds before the apostles to distribute to those without. Not a single person among them was needy.

Luke 18:22

“Ah,” Jesus said, “there’s still one thing you’re missing in your life.” “What is that?” asked the man. “You must go and sell everything you own and give all the proceeds to the poor so you will have eternal treasures. Then come and follow me.”

Proverbs 19:17

Every time you give to the poor you make a loan to the Lord. Don’t worry—you’ll be repaid in full for all the good you’ve done.

2 Corinthians 9:9

Just as the Scriptures say about the one who trusts in him: Because he has sown extravagantly and given to the poor, his kindness and generous deeds will never be forgotten.

Acts 11:29

So they determined that each believer, according to his or her ability, would give an offering to send as relief to the brothers living in Judea.

Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him, “If you really want to be perfect, go now and sell everything you own. Give your money to the poor and your treasure will be transferred into heaven. Then come back and follow me for the rest of your life.”

Luke 19:8

Zacchaeus was amazed over his gracious visit to his home and joyously welcomed Jesus. Zacchaeus stood in front of the Lord and said, “Half of all that I own I will give to the poor. And Lord, if I have cheated anyone, I promise to pay them back four times as much as I stole.”

Psalm 112:9

Never stingy and always generous to those in need, they lived lives of influence and honor that will never be forgotten, for they were full of good deeds.

Luke 16:9

Use the wealth of this world to demonstrate your friendship with God by winning friends and blessing others. Then, when it runs out, your generosity will provide you with an eternal reward.

2 Corinthians 9:1

Actually, there’s no need to write to you about this contribution for the holy believers in Jerusalem,