Verse 35. And laid them down, etc. That is, they committed the money received for their property to the disposal of the apostles, to distribute it as was necessary among the poor. This soon became a burdensome and inconvenient office, and they therefore appointed men who had especial charge of it, Ac 6:1,2, etc.

{a} "laid them down" Ac 4:37 {b} "distribution" Ac 2:45; 6:1