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

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.

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

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.

Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but instead they held everything in common.

In those days, as the disciples were increasing in number, there arose a complaint by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution.The Twelve summoned the whole company of the disciples and said,“ It would not be right for us to give up preaching the word of God to wait on tables.Brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty.

The point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.Each person should do as he has decided in his heart— not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.As it is written: He distributed freely; he gave to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.Now the one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will also provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness.You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.Because of the proof provided by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone.And as they pray on your behalf, they will have deep affection for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

At the present time your surplus is available for their need, so that their abundance may in turn meet your need, in order that there may be equality.As it is written: The person who had much did not have too much, and the person who had little did not have too little.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though he was rich, for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.

Wasn’t it yours while you possessed it? And after it was sold, wasn’t it at your disposal? Why is it that you planned this thing in your heart? You have not lied to people but to God.”