Acts 4:37 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

He had some land. He sold it and turned the money over to the apostles.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

ASV:

having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles feet.

BBE:

Having a field, got money for it and put the money at the feet of the Apostles.

DBY:

being possessed of land, having sold it, brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

ERV:

having a field, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

WEY:

sold a farm which he had, and brought the money and gave it to the Apostles.

WBS:

Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

WEB:

having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.

YLT:

a field being his, having sold it, brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Acts 4:37 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 4:35 and lay them at the apostles' feet, and they would be distributed to each as any had need.

Acts 5:2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife's full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles' feet. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

4:37 Having land. Possibly a possession somewhere in Judea. See Nu 35:1-8 De 10:8,9. As a Levite, Barnabas would have rights in the Levitical possessions. This is the first mention of this celebrated companion of Paul's missionary labors. He next appears on a mission to Antioch (Ac 11:22).

WES:

4:37 Having an estate - Probably of considerable value. It is not unlikely that it was in Cyprus. Being a Levite, he had no portion, no distinct inheritance in Israel.

MHC:

4:32-37 The disciples loved one another. This was the blessed fruit of Christ's dying precept to his disciples, and his dying prayer for them. Thus it was then, and it will be so again, when the Spirit shall be poured upon us from on high. The doctrine preached was the resurrection of Christ; a matter of fact, which being duly explained, was a summary of all the duties, privileges, and comforts of Christians. There were evident fruits of Christ's grace in all they said and did. They were dead to this world. This was a great evidence of the grace of God in them. They did not take away others' property, but they were indifferent to it. They did not call it their own; because they had, in affection, forsaken all for Christ, and were expecting to be stripped of all for cleaving to him. No marvel that they were of one heart and soul, when they sat so loose to the wealth of this world. In effect, they had all things common; for there was not any among them who lacked, care was taken for their supply. The money was laid at the apostles' feet. Great care ought to be taken in the distribution of public charity, that it be given to such as have need, such as are not able to procure a maintenance for themselves; those who are reduced to want for well-doing, and for the testimony of a good conscience, ought to be provided for. Here is one in particular mentioned, remarkable for this generous charity; it was Barnabas. As one designed to be a preacher of the gospel, he disentangled himself from the affairs of this life. When such dispositions prevail, and are exercised according to the circumstances of the times, the testimony will have very great power upon others.

CONC:

Apostles Belonged Farm Field Got Laid Money Owned Possessed Sold Tract

Apostles Belonged Farm Feet Field Laid Money Owned Possessed Sold Tract

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