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Acts 4:35

GenerosityPoverty and the vulnerable

33 With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.

34 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,

and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

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

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BSB
and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.
KJV
And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
WEB
and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.
ASV
and laid them at the apostles` feet: and distribution was made unto each, according as any one had need.
DARBY
and laid it at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to each according as any one might have need.
BLB
and were laying [them] at the feet of the apostles, and distribution was made to each just as anyone had need.
ÅB
og la det for apostlenes føtter, og det ble delt ut til enhver etter som han hadde trang til.
OTB
og la dem for apostlenes føtter, og de ble fordelt til alle som hadde behov.
B1930
og la det for apostlenes føtter, og det blev delt ut til enhver efter som han hadde trang til.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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  • Acts 5:2

    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.

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  • Acts 2:45

    Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.

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  • 2 Corinthians 8:20–21

    We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.

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  • Acts 4:37

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

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  • Acts 3:6

    But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”

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  • Acts 6:1–6

    In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

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