Parallel Verses New International Version 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 King James Bible 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, 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 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, Acts 4:34 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleNeither 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. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge was. Psalm 34:9,10 O fear the LORD, you his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him... for. Acts 4:37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. Acts 2:45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. Acts 5:1-3 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession... Library CourageChester Cathedral, 1871. Acts iv. 13, 18-20. "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. . . . And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak … Charles Kingsley—All Saints' Day and Other Sermons Impossible Silence A Manifestation of God in Answer to Prayer Against the Modern Free-Thinkers. Cross References 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, Jump to Previous Exchanging Fact Fields Houses Lacked Lands Money Need Needy Owners Persons Possessors Prices Proceeds Realised Sell Sold Time WantJump to Next Exchanging Fact Fields Houses Lacked Lands Money Need Needy Owners Persons Possessors Prices Proceeds Realised Sell Sold Time WantLinks Acts 4:34 NIVActs 4:34 NLT Acts 4:34 ESV Acts 4:34 NASB Acts 4:34 KJV Acts 4:34 Bible Apps Acts 4:34 Biblia Paralela Acts 4:34 Chinese Bible Acts 4:34 French Bible Acts 4:34 German Bible Acts 4:34 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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