And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had.

信的人都在一处，凡物公用，

信的人都聚在一处，凡物公用，

信的人都聚在一处，凡物公用，

信徒聚在一起，共用所有的东西。

所有信的人都在一起，凡物公用，

所有信了的人都在一起，凡物共有，

信的人都在一處，凡物公用，

信的人都聚在一處，凡物公用，

信的人都聚在一處，凡物公用，

信徒聚在一起，共用所有的東西。

所有信的人都在一起，凡物公用，

信的人都在一處，凡物共有。

所有信了的人都在一起，凡物共有，

凡信者會同、諸物與共、

信者會同、有無相通、

信者會同、所有悉為公用、

信者咸集、物盡歸公、

All the believers were together and had everything in common.

All the believers were together. They shared everything they had.

And all who believed were together and had all things in common.

Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.

And all the believers were together and had all things in common;

Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common,

And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.

And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

All who believed were together and held everything in common,

All who believed were together, and had all things in common.

All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had.

But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek speaking believers complained about the Hebrew speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food.So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. They said,“ We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of God, not running a food program.And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility.

Remember this— a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure.“ For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.As the Scriptures say,“ They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God.So two good things will result from this ministry of giving— the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!

Right now you have plenty and can help those who are in need. Later, they will have plenty and can share with you when you need it. In this way, things will be equal.As the Scriptures say,“ Those who gathered a lot had nothing left over, and those who gathered only a little had enough.”

You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.

The property was yours to sell or not sell, as you wished. And after selling it, the money was also yours to give away. How could you do a thing like this? You weren’t lying to us but to God!”