Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. New Living Translation He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles. English Standard Version sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Berean Standard Bible sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Berean Literal Bible having sold a field he owns, brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles. King James Bible Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. New King James Version having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. New American Standard Bible owned a tract of land. So he sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. NASB 1995 and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. NASB 1977 and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Legacy Standard Bible and who owned a field, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Amplified Bible sold a field belonging to him and brought the money and set it at the apostles’ feet. Christian Standard Bible sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Holman Christian Standard Bible sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. American Standard Version having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. English Revised Version having a field, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. GOD'S WORD® Translation He had some land. He sold it and turned the money over to the apostles. Good News Translation sold a field he owned, brought the money, and turned it over to the apostles. International Standard Version sold a field that belonged to him, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. Majority Standard Bible sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. NET Bible sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and placed it at the apostles' feet. New Heart English Bible having a field, sold it, and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet. Webster's Bible Translation Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. Weymouth New Testament sold a farm which he had, and brought the money and gave it to the Apostles. World English Bible having a field, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiona field being his, having sold [it], brought the money and laid [it] at the feet of the apostles. Berean Literal Bible having sold a field he owns, brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles. Young's Literal Translation a field being his, having sold it, brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles. Smith's Literal Translation A field being to him having sold, he brought the money and laid at the feet of the sent. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHaving land, sold it, and brought the price, and laid it at the feet of the apostles. Catholic Public Domain Version since he had land, he sold it, and he brought the proceeds and placed these at the feet of the Apostles. New American Bible sold a piece of property that he owned, then brought the money and put it at the feet of the apostles. New Revised Standard Version He sold a field that belonged to him, then brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHad a field and he sold it and brought the price and placed it at the disposal of the apostles. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Had a field, and he sold it and brought its price and laid it before the Apostles' feet. NT Translations Anderson New Testamenthaving land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles. Godbey New Testament a farm belonging to him, having sold it, he brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles. Haweis New Testament having a field belonging to him, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Mace New Testament sold an estate he had, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles feet. Weymouth New Testament sold a farm which he had, and brought the money and gave it to the Apostles. Worrell New Testament owning a field, having sold it, brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles. Worsley New Testament a Levite, by birth a Cyprian, having an estate, sold it and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sharing among Believers…36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Cross References Acts 2:44-45 All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need. Acts 5:1-11 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / 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. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... Luke 12:33-34 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 19:21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ... 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. Philippians 4:18 I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. Deuteronomy 15:7-11 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ... Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Proverbs 28:27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. Isaiah 58:7 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Treasury of Scripture Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. sold. Acts 4:34,35 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, … Acts 5:1,2 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, … Matthew 19:29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. Jump to Previous Apostles Belonged Farm Feet Field Laid Money Owned Possessed Sold TractJump to Next Apostles Belonged Farm Feet Field Laid Money Owned Possessed Sold TractActs 4 1. The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,3. imprison him and John. 5. After, upon examination 8. Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus, 11. and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved, 13. they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name, 23. whereupon the church flees to prayer. 31. And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer; 34. confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity. sold a field he owned This phrase highlights the sacrificial nature of the early Christian community. The Greek word for "sold" (πέπρακεν, pepraken) indicates a completed action, emphasizing the decisiveness and commitment of the act. In the historical context of first-century Judea, land ownership was a significant aspect of one's identity and security. By selling his field, the individual demonstrated a profound trust in God's provision and a willingness to prioritize the needs of the community over personal wealth. This act reflects the early church's radical approach to communal living and sharing, as described in Acts 2:44-45, where believers had "everything in common." brought the money laid it at the apostles’ feet
Greek soldπωλήσας (pōlēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4453: To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell. a field ἀγροῦ (agrou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 68: From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet. he αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. owned, ὑπάρχοντος (hyparchontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5225: To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb). brought ἤνεγκεν (ēnenken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5342: To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. money, χρῆμα (chrēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5536: Money, riches, possessions. Something useful or needed, i.e. Wealth, price. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. laid [it] ἔθηκεν (ethēken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. at πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. apostles’ ἀποστόλων (apostolōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. feet. πόδας (podas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4228: The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. Links Acts 4:37 NIVActs 4:37 NLT Acts 4:37 ESV Acts 4:37 NASB Acts 4:37 KJV Acts 4:37 BibleApps.com Acts 4:37 Biblia Paralela Acts 4:37 Chinese Bible Acts 4:37 French Bible Acts 4:37 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 4:37 Having a field sold it and brought (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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