And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Parallel translations
- WEB and laid them at the apostles’ feet, and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.
- BSB and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.
- NKJV and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.
- NASB and lay them at the apostles’ feet, and they would be distributed to each to the extent that any had need.
- NLT and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.
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Quick answer
They laid the proceeds at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each according to need. The church organized care so that no one lacked.
Overview
Laying gifts 'at the apostles' feet' signified entrusting them for fair distribution under apostolic oversight. The principle of giving according to need shows wise and compassionate stewardship. This generosity was orderly as well as heartfelt, meeting real needs within the body. It models how the love of Christ shapes a community to share its resources thoughtfully for the good of all its members.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Acts 5:2And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
- Acts 2:45And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
- 2 Cor 8:20–21Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
- Acts 4:37Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
- Acts 6:1–6And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
- Acts 3:6Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
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