Acts 2:45

Weymouth NT

They sold their lands and other property, and distributed the proceeds among all, according to every one's necessities.

Cross References

Matthew 19:21

»If you desire to be perfect,« replied Jesus, »go and sell all that you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; and come, follow me.«

Luke 16:9

»But I charge you, so to use the wealth which is ever tempting to dishonesty as to win friends who, when it fails, shall welcome you to the tents that never perish.«

Luke 18:22

On receiving this answer Jesus said to him, »There is still one thing wanting in you. Sell everything you possess and give the money to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; and then come, follow me.«

Luke 19:8

Zacchaeus however stood up, and addressing the Lord said, »Here and now, Master, I give half my property to the poor, and if I have unjustly exacted money from any man, I pledge myself to repay to him four times the amount.«

Acts 11:29

So the disciples decided to send relief, every one in proportion to his means, to the brethren living in Judaea.

Acts 4:34

And, in fact, there was not a needy man among them, for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the money which they realised,

Acts 4:35

and gave it to the Apostles, and distribution was made to every one according to his wants.

2 Corinthians 9:1

As to the services which are being rendered to God's people, it is really unnecessary for me to write to you.

2 Corinthians 9:9

As it is written, »He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his almsgiving remains for ever.«

1 John 3:17

But if any one has this world's wealth and sees that his brother man is in need, and yet hardens his heart against him–how can such a one continue to love God?