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and they distributed to each as anyone had need. <a href="/nasb_/acts/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and lay them at the apostles’ feet, and they would be distributed to each to the extent that any had need. <a href="/nasb/acts/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> and lay them at the apostles&#8217 feet, and they would be distributed to each as any had need. <a href="/nasb77/acts/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and lay them at the apostles’ feet; and they would be distributed to each, as any had need. <a href="/lsb/acts/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and lay them at the apostles’ feet, and they would be distributed to each as any had need. <a href="/amp/acts/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and placing the money down at the apostles’ feet. Then it was distributed to each as anyone had need. <a href="/csb/acts/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and laid them at the apostles’ feet. This was then distributed to each person as any had need. <a href="/hcsb/acts/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and laid them at the apostles&#8217 feet. This was then distributed for each person&#8217s basic needs. <a href="/asv/acts/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> and laid them at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto each, according as any one had need. <a href="/cev/acts/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> to the apostles. Then they would give the money to anyone in need. <a href="/erv/acts/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> and laid them at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto each, according as any one had need. <a href="/gwt/acts/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> to the apostles. Then the money was distributed to anyone who needed it. <a href="/gnt/acts/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> and turn it over to the apostles; and the money was distributed according to the needs of the people. <a href="/isv/acts/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> and lay it at the apostles' feet. Then it was distributed to anyone who needed it. <a href="/msb/acts/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and lay them at the apostles? feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. <a href="/net/acts/4.htm">NET Bible</a> and placing them at the apostles' feet. The proceeds were distributed to each, as anyone had need. <a href="/nheb/acts/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and put them at the apostles' feet, and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need. <a href="/wbt/acts/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made to every man according as he had need. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and gave it to the Apostles, and distribution was made to every one according to his wants. <a href="/web/acts/4.htm">World English Bible</a> and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and were laying them at the feet of the apostles, and distribution was being made to each according as anyone had need. <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and were laying them at the feet of the apostles, and distribution was made to each as anyone had need. <a href="/ylt/acts/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and were laying them at the feet of the apostles, and distribution was being made to each according as any one had need. <a href="/slt/acts/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And laid down at the feet of the sent: and it was distributed to each as any had need.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And laid it down before the feet of the apostles. And distribution was made to every one, according as he had need. <a href="/cpdv/acts/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and were placing it before the feet of the Apostles. Then it was divided to each one, just as he had need. <a href="/nabre/acts/4.htm">New American Bible</a> and put them at the feet of the apostles, and they were distributed to each according to need. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And placed them at the disposal of the disciples; and the proceeds were then given to every man according to his needs. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they were laying them at the feet of the Apostles, and it was given to anyone according to whatever was needed.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and laid them down at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was made to every one as he had need.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and laying them at the feet of the apostles; and it was distributed to each as any one had need. <a href="/haweis/acts/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and laid them at the apostles? feet: and a distribution was made to every one according as he had need. <a href="/mace/acts/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> which they laid down at the apostles feet: and they distributed it to every man as his occasions required. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and gave it to the Apostles, and distribution was made to every one according to his wants. <a href="/worrell/acts/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and were laying them, at the feet of the apostles; and distribution was being made according as any one had need. <a href="/worsley/acts/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and laid them at the apostles feet; and distribution was made to every one according to their necessity. <a href="/parallel/acts/4-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1201" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">Sharing among Believers</a> …34There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, 35<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: etithoun (V-IIA-3P) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">lay them</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostolōn (N-GMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles’</a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podas (N-AMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1239.htm" title="1239: diedideto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- From dia and didomi; to give throughout a crowd, i.e. Deal out; also to deliver over.">for distribution</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastō (Adj-DMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">to</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">anyone</a> <a href="/greek/2530.htm" title="2530: kathoti (Adv) -- From kata; and hos and tis; according to which certain thing, i.e. As far as.">as</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: eichen (V-IIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">he had</a> <a href="/greek/5532.htm" title="5532: chreian (N-AFS) -- From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.">need.</a> 36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a> All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13-15</a> It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. / As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.” <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-7</a> 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. <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a> 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? <a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a> Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Luke 12:33-34</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/luke/3-11.htm">Luke 3:11</a> John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. <a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a> 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. ... <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a> Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / 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?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made to every man according as he had need.at.<a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a> Then 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.<a href="/acts/5-2.htm">Acts 5:2</a> And 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.<a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-6</a> And 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… distribution.<a href="/acts/2-45.htm">Acts 2:45</a> And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.<a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1</a> And 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/4-33.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/2-45.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-29.htm">Distribution</a> <a href="/acts/3-8.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Need</a> <a href="/john/7-20.htm">Wants</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Distribution</a> <a href="/acts/4-37.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/acts/4-37.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/10-10.htm">Need</a> <a href="/acts/20-34.htm">Wants</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 4</div>1. <a href="/acts/4-1.htm">The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,</a> 3. <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">imprison him and John.</a> 5. <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">After, upon examination </a> 8. <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus, </a> 11. <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved,</a> 13. <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name,</a> 23. <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">whereupon the church flees to prayer.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and lay them at the apostles’ feet This phrase indicates a practice of the early Christian community where believers would sell their possessions and bring the proceeds to the apostles. The act of laying the money at the apostles' feet symbolizes submission and trust in their leadership. In the cultural context of the time, feet were often associated with authority and respect, as seen in other biblical instances such as Mary anointing Jesus' feet (<a href="/john/12-3.htm">John 12:3</a>). This practice reflects the communal lifestyle of the early church, emphasizing unity and mutual support. It also highlights the apostles' role as stewards of the community's resources, entrusted with the responsibility to manage and distribute them wisely.for distribution to anyone The early church's approach to resource distribution was radical for its time, reflecting the teachings of Jesus on caring for the poor and needy (<a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a>). This communal sharing is reminiscent of the Old Testament principles of Jubilee and gleaning, where provisions were made for the less fortunate (Leviticus 25, <a href="/deuteronomy/24-19.htm">Deuteronomy 24:19-21</a>). The apostles acted as administrators, ensuring that the resources were allocated fairly and according to need. This practice underscores the church's commitment to social justice and equality, aligning with the prophetic calls for justice found throughout the Old Testament (<a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a>, <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>).as he had need This phrase emphasizes the principle of need-based distribution, contrasting with the accumulation of wealth for personal gain. It reflects the early church's commitment to living out the teachings of Jesus, who instructed His followers to care for one another and prioritize the needs of others (<a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a>). This approach is a practical application of the love commandment, where believers are called to love their neighbors as themselves (<a href="/mark/12-31.htm">Mark 12:31</a>). The focus on need rather than want or status challenges societal norms and reflects the kingdom values that Jesus preached, where the last shall be first and the first shall be last (<a href="/matthew/20-16.htm">Matthew 20:16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a> The leaders of the early Christian church, entrusted with the teachings of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. They were responsible for the distribution of resources to those in need. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The community of believers in Jerusalem who shared their possessions and resources to ensure that no one among them was in need. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the early church was centered and where these events took place. It was the hub of early Christian activity and the location of significant events in the book of Acts. 4. <a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a> The members of the early church who sold their possessions and laid the proceeds at the apostles' feet, demonstrating their commitment to communal living and care for one another. 5. <a href="/topical/d/distribution.htm">Distribution</a> The act of allocating resources to those in need, a key function of the early church that demonstrated their unity and love for one another.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_stewardship.htm">Generosity and Stewardship</a> The early church exemplified radical generosity and stewardship. Believers are called to view their resources as tools for God's kingdom, sharing with those in need. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> The practice of laying resources at the apostles' feet for distribution highlights the unity and mutual care within the body of Christ. Believers today are encouraged to foster unity through acts of love and support. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_leadership.htm">Trust in Leadership</a> The early believers trusted the apostles to distribute resources wisely. This teaches us the importance of trusting and supporting godly leadership in the church. <a href="/topical/m/meeting_needs_as_a_witness.htm">Meeting Needs as a Witness</a> The early church's care for one another served as a powerful witness to the surrounding community. Our acts of service and generosity can similarly testify to the love of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 4</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_acts.htm">What are the key events in the Book of Acts?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_a_benevolence_fund.htm">What is a benevolence fund?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_roles_and_duties_of_nuns.htm">What are the roles and duties of nuns?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_proof_of_early_communal_living.htm">(Acts 4:32-35) Is there archaeological or historical proof that early believers truly practiced total communal living?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(35) And laid them down at the apostles' feet,--The words are a vivid picture of one phase of Eastern life. When gifts or offerings are made to a king, or priest, or teacher, they are not placed in his hands, but at his feet. The Apostles sat, it would seem, in conclave, on their twelve seats, as in the figurative promise of <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm" title="And Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, That you which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, you also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.">Matthew 19:28</a>, and the vision of <a href="/revelation/4-4.htm" title="And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and on the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.">Revelation 4:4</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 35. - Laid them for laid them downs A.V.; unto each... as any one for unto every man... as he, A.V., a change without an improvement. Laid them at the apostles' feet. A significant token of the place occupied by the apostles (as later by the bishops of the Church) as the trustees and dispensers of the Church's funds as well as of the Church's doctrines. Compare "Ante pedes praetoris in fore expensum est auri pondo centum" (Cie. pp. Flacco, quoted by Alford). We have, too, here an instance of the way in which Church institutions rose gradually as occasion gave birth to them. So the institution of deacons (<a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Acts 6:2, 3</a>), of presbyters or priests (<a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a>), of bishops (<a href="/1_timothy/1.htm">1 Timothy 1-3</a>.), of Confirmation (<a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Acts 8:14-17</a>), appear to have come about in each case pro re nata. <a href="/commentaries/acts/4-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. lay [them] ἐτίθουν (etithoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. at παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. feet πόδας (podas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. for distribution διεδίδετο (diedideto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1239.htm">Strong's 1239: </a> From dia and didomi; to give throughout a crowd, i.e. Deal out; also to deliver over. [to] ἑκάστῳ (hekastō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. anyone τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. as καθότι (kathoti) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2530.htm">Strong's 2530: </a> From kata; and hos and tis; according to which certain thing, i.e. As far as. he had εἶχεν (eichen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. need. χρείαν (chreian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5532.htm">Strong's 5532: </a> From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/4-35.htm">Acts 4:35 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/4-35.htm">Acts 4:35 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/4-35.htm">Acts 4:35 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/4-35.htm">Acts 4:35 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/4-35.htm">Acts 4:35 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/4-35.htm">Acts 4:35 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/4-35.htm">Acts 4:35 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/4-35.htm">Acts 4:35 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/4-35.htm">Acts 4:35 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/4-35.htm">Acts 4:35 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/4-35.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 4:35 And laid them at the apostles' feet (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/4-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 4:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 4:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/4-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 4:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 4:36" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>