Acts 4:35
And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Cross-references
Acts 4:37 gives a concrete example: Barnabas sells a field and lays the money at the apostles' feet, illustrating the distribution.
In Acts 2:45, the early church sells possessions and distributes to each as needed — the same practice described again in Acts 4:35.
In Acts 5:2, Ananias lays only part of the proceeds at the apostles' feet — a direct contrast to the full generosity described in Acts 4:35.
In Acts 3:6, Peter had no silver or gold to give the beggar — contrasting with Acts 4:35 where the apostles now distribute money to needy believers.
In Acts 6:1-6, a complaint arises that widows are neglected in the daily distribution — showing a challenge to the system from Acts 4:35.
Psalm 112:9 extols those who distribute freely to the poor — directly paralleling the early church's practice of sharing possessions.
Luke 12:33 records Jesus' command to sell possessions and give alms — a teaching the early church in Acts embodied.
Romans 12:13 commands contributing to the saints' needs — the same principle of meeting needs as in the early church.
In 2 Corinthians 8:20, Paul carefully administers a charitable gift to avoid blame — similar to the apostles' distribution in Acts 4:35.
In 2 Corinthians 8:21, Paul aims for honorable conduct in handling funds — echoing the apostles' trustworthy distribution in Acts 4:35.