Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
They made it their practice to sell their possessions and goods and to distribute the proceeds to anyone who was in need.
New American Standard Bible
and they
King James Version
And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
Holman Bible
They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as anyone had a need.
A Conservative Version
And they sold properties and possessions, and divided them to all, according as any man had need.
American Standard Version
and they sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, according as any man had need.
Amplified
And they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing the proceeds with all [the other believers], as anyone had need.
An Understandable Version
They sold their belongings and property and divided [the money] among all [the believers] according to each one's need.
Anderson New Testament
and they sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, as each had need.
Bible in Basic English
And exchanging their goods and property for money, they made division of it among them all, as they had need.
Common New Testament
and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as anyone had need.
Daniel Mace New Testament
so that they sold their possessions and goods, and distributed the money to every one as his occasions required.
Darby Translation
and sold their possessions and substance, and distributed them to all, according as any one might have need.
Godbey New Testament
and they sold their possessions and personalities, and divided the same unto all, as each one had need.
Goodspeed New Testament
and sold their property and belongings, and divided the money with all the rest, according to their special needs.
John Wesley New Testament
And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, as any one had need.
Julia Smith Translation
And sold possessions and goods, and divided them to all, as any one had need
King James 2000
And sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all men, as every man had need.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And they began selling [their] possessions and property, and distributing these [things] to all, to the degree that anyone had need.
Modern King James verseion
And they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And sold their possessions and goods, and departed them to all men, as every man had need.
Moffatt New Testament
they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds among all, as anyone might be in need.
Montgomery New Testament
They would sell their lands and other property, and distribute the proceeds among all, just as any one from time had need.
NET Bible
and they began selling their property and possessions and distributing the proceeds to everyone, as anyone had need.
New Heart English Bible
They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.
Noyes New Testament
and they sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as any one had need.
Sawyer New Testament
and they sold their possessions and estates, and distributed them to all as any one had need;
The Emphasized Bible
and, their possessions and goods, were they selling and distributing them unto all, in so far as anyone had need.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as every one had need.
Twentieth Century New Testament
They sold their property and their goods, and shared the proceeds among them all, according to their individual needs.
Webster
And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
Weymouth New Testament
They sold their lands and other property, and distributed the proceeds among all, according to every one's necessities.
Williams New Testament
And so they continued to sell their property and goods and to distribute the money to all, as anyone had special need.
World English Bible
They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.
Worrell New Testament
and they were selling their possessions and goods, and were distributing them to all, according as any one had need.
Worsley New Testament
And they sold their possessions and goods, and distributed to all, according as any one had need.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the possessions and the goods they were selling, and were parting them to all, according as any one had need.
Themes
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Liberality » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
Self-denial » Instances of » The early Christians, in having everything in common
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 2:45
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Generous And Growing Church
44 All the believers were united and shared everything with one another. 45 They made it their practice to sell their possessions and goods and to distribute the proceeds to anyone who was in need. 46 United in purpose, they went to the Temple every day, ate at each other's homes, and shared their food with glad and humble hearts.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 112:9
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
Proverbs 11:24-25
Those who give freely gain even more; others hold back what they owe, becoming even poorer.
Proverbs 19:17
Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the LORD the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it.
Isaiah 58:7-12
Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"
Matthew 19:21
Jesus told him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell what you own and give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me."
Luke 12:33-34
"Sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor. Make yourselves wallets that don't wear out a dependable treasure in heaven, where no thief can get close and no moth can destroy anything.
Luke 16:9
"I'm telling you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails, they will welcome you into eternal homes.
Luke 18:22
When Jesus heard this, he told him, "You still need to do one thing. Sell everything you have and give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me."
Luke 19:8
Later, Zacchaeus stood up and announced to the Lord, "Look! I'm giving half of my possessions to the destitute, and if I have accused anyone falsely, I'm repaying four times as much as I owe."
Acts 4:34-2
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
Acts 11:29
So all of the disciples decided they would send a contribution to the brothers living in Judea, as they were able,
2 Corinthians 9:1
I do not need to write to you any further about the ministry to the saints.
2 Corinthians 9:9
As it is written, "He scatters everywhere and gives to the poor; his righteousness lasts forever."
1 Timothy 6:18-19
They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.
James 2:14-16
What good does it do, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith but does not prove it with actions? This kind of faith cannot save him, can it?
James 5:1-5
Now listen, you rich people! Cry and moan over the miseries that are overtaking you.
1 John 3:17
Whoever has earthly possessions and notices a brother in need and yet withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God be present in him?