Acts 4:34
 Acts 4:34 
New International Version (©2011)
that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales

New Living Translation (©2007)
There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them

English Standard Version (©2001)
There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
For there was not a needy person among them, because all those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,

International Standard Version (©2012)
since none of them needed anything, because everyone who had land or houses would sell them and bring the money received for the things sold

NET Bible (©2006)
For there was no one needy among them, because those who were owners of land or houses were selling them and bringing the proceeds from the sales

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
And there was none among them who was needy, for those who possessed fields and houses were selling them and bringing the proceeds of those things that were sold.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
None of them needed anything. From time to time, people sold land or houses and brought the money

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

American King James Version
Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

American Standard Version
For neither was there among them any that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

Douay-Rheims Bible
For neither was there any one needy among them. For as many as were owners of lands or houses, sold them, and brought the price of the things they sold,

Darby Bible Translation
For neither was there any one in want among them; for as many as were owners of lands or houses, selling them, brought the price of what was sold

English Revised Version
For neither was there among them any that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

Webster's Bible Translation
Neither was there any among them that was in want: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

Weymouth New Testament
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,

World English Bible
For neither was there among them any who lacked, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,

Young's Literal Translation
for there was not any one among them who did lack, for as many as were possessors of fields, or houses, selling them, were bringing the prices of the thing sold,

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Neither was there any among them that lacked,.... Bread to eat, or clothes to wear, or any of the necessaries of life; which shows their great charity, and gives a reason why they were in so much favour with the people, because they took so much care of their poor; and this flowed from the grace of God bestowed upon them:

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Barnes' Notes on the Bible

That lacked - That was in want, or whose needs were not supplied by the others.

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Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Neither was there any among them that lacked - It was customary with the Jews to call the poor together, to eat of the sacrifices, but as the priests, etc., were incensed against Christ and Christianity, consequently the Christian poor could have no advantage of this kind; therefore, by making a common stock for the present necessity, the poor were supplied; so there was none among them that lacked. This provision therefore of the community of goods, which could be but temporary, was made both suitably and seasonably. See Bp. Pearce, and see the note on Acts 2:44.


Geneva Study Bible

{13} Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

(13) True charity helps the need of the poor with its own loss, but in such a way that all things are done well and orderly.


Wesley's Notes

4:34 For neither was there any one among them that wanted - We may observe, this is added as the proof that great grace was upon them all. And it was the immediate, necessary consequence of


Acts 4:34 Parallel Commentaries
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Sharing among Believers
32And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 33And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was on them all. 34Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,

Matthew 19:21 Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
Acts 2:45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.
2 Corinthians 8:14 At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality,