Acts 4:37
New International Version
sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.

New Living Translation
He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles.

English Standard Version
sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

Berean Standard Bible
sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

Berean Literal Bible
having sold a field he owns, brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

King James Bible
Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

New King James Version
having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

New American Standard Bible
owned a tract of land. So he sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

NASB 1995
and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

NASB 1977
and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

Legacy Standard Bible
and who owned a field, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

Amplified Bible
sold a field belonging to him and brought the money and set it at the apostles’ feet.

Christian Standard Bible
sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

American Standard Version
having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.

English Revised Version
having a field, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He had some land. He sold it and turned the money over to the apostles.

Good News Translation
sold a field he owned, brought the money, and turned it over to the apostles.

International Standard Version
sold a field that belonged to him, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

Majority Standard Bible
sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles? feet.

NET Bible
sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and placed it at the apostles' feet.

New Heart English Bible
having a field, sold it, and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet.

Webster's Bible Translation
Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

Weymouth New Testament
sold a farm which he had, and brought the money and gave it to the Apostles.

World English Bible
having a field, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
a field being his, having sold [it], brought the money and laid [it] at the feet of the apostles.

Berean Literal Bible
having sold a field he owns, brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Young's Literal Translation
a field being his, having sold it, brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Smith's Literal Translation
A field being to him having sold, he brought the money and laid at the feet of the sent.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Having land, sold it, and brought the price, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Catholic Public Domain Version
since he had land, he sold it, and he brought the proceeds and placed these at the feet of the Apostles.

New American Bible
sold a piece of property that he owned, then brought the money and put it at the feet of the apostles.

New Revised Standard Version
He sold a field that belonged to him, then brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Had a field and he sold it and brought the price and placed it at the disposal of the apostles.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Had a field, and he sold it and brought its price and laid it before the Apostles' feet.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Godbey New Testament
a farm belonging to him, having sold it, he brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Haweis New Testament
having a field belonging to him, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles? feet.

Mace New Testament
sold an estate he had, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles feet.

Weymouth New Testament
sold a farm which he had, and brought the money and gave it to the Apostles.

Worrell New Testament
owning a field, having sold it, brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Worsley New Testament
a Levite, by birth a Cyprian, having an estate, sold it and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Sharing among Believers
36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

Cross References
Acts 2:44-45
All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.

Acts 5:1-11
Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ...

Luke 12:33-34
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 19:21
Jesus told him, “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.”

2 Corinthians 8:1-5
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...

2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

1 John 3:17
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Deuteronomy 15:7-11
If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ...

Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Proverbs 28:27
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Isaiah 58:7
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?


Treasury of Scripture

Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

sold.

Acts 4:34,35
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, …

Acts 5:1,2
But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, …

Matthew 19:29
And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

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Acts 4
1. The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,
3. imprison him and John.
5. After, upon examination
8. Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus,
11. and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved,
13. they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name,
23. whereupon the church flees to prayer.
31. And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer;
34. confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity.














sold a field he owned
This phrase highlights the sacrificial nature of the early Christian community. The Greek word for "sold" (πέπρακεν, pepraken) indicates a completed action, emphasizing the decisiveness and commitment of the act. In the historical context of first-century Judea, land ownership was a significant aspect of one's identity and security. By selling his field, the individual demonstrated a profound trust in God's provision and a willingness to prioritize the needs of the community over personal wealth. This act reflects the early church's radical approach to communal living and sharing, as described in Acts 2:44-45, where believers had "everything in common."

brought the money
The act of bringing the money signifies a deliberate and public offering. The Greek term for "brought" (ἤνεγκεν, ēnenken) suggests a sense of carrying or bearing, which implies effort and intention. This action is not merely transactional but is an act of worship and devotion. In the cultural context, bringing money to the apostles was a way of supporting the mission of the church and ensuring that the needs of the less fortunate were met. This reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where believers are called to use their resources for the glory of God and the benefit of others.

laid it at the apostles’ feet
This phrase conveys submission and trust in the leadership of the apostles. The Greek word for "laid" (ἔθηκεν, ethēken) indicates a deliberate placement, suggesting respect and acknowledgment of the apostles' authority. In the ancient world, laying something at someone's feet was a gesture of humility and deference. By placing the money at the apostles' feet, the giver was entrusting them with the responsibility of distributing the resources according to the needs of the community. This act underscores the unity and mutual trust within the early church, as well as the apostles' role as stewards of the community's resources. It also reflects the biblical teaching that leaders are to be servant-leaders, accountable to God and the community they serve.

(37) Having land, sold it.--Better, perhaps, having a farm. (See Notes on Mark 5:14; Mark 6:36; Mark 6:56.) In the original polity of Israel the Levites had cities and land in common, but no private property (Numbers 18:20-21; Deuteronomy 10:8-9, et al.), and depended for their support upon the tithes paid by the people. The case of Jeremiah, however (Jeremiah 32:7-12), shows that there was nothing to hinder priest or Levite from becoming the possessor of land by purchase or inheritance. The position of Barnabas's sister Mary shows that she, also, was wealthy, and, though she did not sell her house, she, too, did not call it her own, but gave it up for the public use of the community. The self-chosen poverty of Barnabas led him afterwards to act as St. Paul did in working for his livelihood (1Corinthians 9:6). It will not be out of place on this first mention of the name of a new disciple to note a few others whose membership of the Church dated probably from this period; Mnason, the "old disciple" of Acts 21:16, of Cyprus, and probably, therefore, a friend of Barnabas; Andronicus and Junia (or, more probably, Junias, as a man's name), in some sense kinsmen of St. Paul, who were "in Christ" before him (Romans 16:7), and whom we find afterwards at Rome; the seven who in Acts 6:5 are prominent enough to be chosen as representatives of the Hellenistic members of the Church; Agabus (Acts 11:28), Judas, and Silas (Acts 15:32). The last three, however, as being "prophets," may have been among the number of the Seventy; and, possibly, if we follow a fairly early tradition, Stephen and Philip among the Seven. (See Note on Luke 10:1.) We again note the absence of any measure of the interval between the events of this chapter and the history that follows. The picture of the peaceful expansion of the Church's life implies, probably, as in Acts 2:41-47, one of several months. . . . Verse 37. - A field for land, A.V.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
sold
πωλήσας (pōlēsas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4453: To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell.

a field
ἀγροῦ (agrou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 68: From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet.

he
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

owned,
ὑπάρχοντος (hyparchontos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5225: To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).

brought
ἤνεγκεν (ēnenken)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5342: To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

money,
χρῆμα (chrēma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5536: Money, riches, possessions. Something useful or needed, i.e. Wealth, price.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

laid [it]
ἔθηκεν (ethēken)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.

at
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

apostles’
ἀποστόλων (apostolōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.

feet.
πόδας (podas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4228: The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'.


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