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So he sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. <a href="/nasb/acts/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles&#8217 feet. <a href="/nasb77/acts/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. <a href="/lsb/acts/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and who owned a field, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. <a href="/amp/acts/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> sold a field belonging to him and brought the money and set it at the apostles’ feet. <a href="/csb/acts/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. <a href="/hcsb/acts/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles&#8217 feet. <a href="/asv/acts/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. <a href="/erv/acts/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> having a field, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. <a href="/gwt/acts/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He had some land. He sold it and turned the money over to the apostles. <a href="/gnt/acts/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> sold a field he owned, brought the money, and turned it over to the apostles. <a href="/isv/acts/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> sold a field that belonged to him, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. <a href="/msb/acts/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles? feet. <a href="/net/acts/4.htm">NET Bible</a> sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and placed it at the apostles' feet. <a href="/nheb/acts/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> having a field, sold it, and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet. <a href="/wbt/acts/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> sold a farm which he had, and brought the money and gave it to the Apostles. <a href="/web/acts/4.htm">World English Bible</a> having a field, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> a field being his, having sold [it], brought the money and laid [it] at the feet of the apostles. <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> having sold a field he owns, brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles. <a href="/ylt/acts/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> a field being his, having sold it, brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles. <a href="/slt/acts/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> A field being to him having sold, he brought the money and laid at the feet of the sent.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Having land, sold it, and brought the price, and laid it at the feet of the apostles. <a href="/cpdv/acts/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> since he had land, he sold it, and he brought the proceeds and placed these at the feet of the Apostles. <a href="/nabre/acts/4.htm">New American Bible</a> sold a piece of property that he owned, then brought the money and put it at the feet of the apostles. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He sold a field that belonged to him, then brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Had a field and he sold it and brought the price and placed it at the disposal of the apostles. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Had a field, and he sold it and brought its price and laid it before the Apostles' feet. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles. <a href="/godbey/acts/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> a farm belonging to him, having sold it, he brought the money and laid it at the feet of the apostles. <a href="/haweis/acts/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> having a field belonging to him, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles? feet.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> sold an estate he had, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles feet. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> sold a farm which he had, and brought the money and gave it to the Apostles. <a href="/worrell/acts/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> owning a field, having sold it, brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles. <a href="/worsley/acts/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> a Levite, by birth a Cyprian, having an estate, sold it and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles. <a href="/parallel/acts/4-37.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=1216" 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> …36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), 37<a href="/greek/4453.htm" title="4453: pōlēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell.">sold</a> <a href="/greek/68.htm" title="68: agrou (N-GMS) -- From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet.">a field</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">he</a> <a href="/greek/5225.htm" title="5225: hyparchontos (V-PPA-GMS) -- To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).">owned,</a> <a href="/greek/5342.htm" title="5342: ēnenken (V-AIA-3S) -- To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb.">brought</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- 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/5536.htm" title="5536: chrēma (N-ANS) -- Money, riches, possessions. Something useful or needed, i.e. Wealth, price.">money,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: ethēken (V-AIA-3S) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">laid it</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">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> <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="/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1-11</a> 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? ... <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/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a> 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.” <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a> 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, ... <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="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a> 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. <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="/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="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <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="/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="/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="/proverbs/28-27.htm">Proverbs 28:27</a> Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. <a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a> 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>Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.sold.<a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34,35</a> 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, … <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1,2</a> But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, … <a href="/matthew/19-29.htm">Matthew 19:29</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/john/15-19.htm">Belonged</a> <a href="/luke/17-7.htm">Farm</a> <a href="/acts/4-35.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/acts/1-19.htm">Field</a> <a href="/acts/4-35.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Money</a> <a href="/mark/12-44.htm">Owned</a> <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Sold</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-9.htm">Tract</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/5-2.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Belonged</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Farm</a> <a href="/acts/5-2.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">Field</a> <a href="/acts/5-2.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">Money</a> <a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Owned</a> <a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">Sold</a> <a href="/genesis/48-22.htm">Tract</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>sold a field he owned This phrase highlights the sacrificial nature of early Christian giving. In the context of Acts, the early church was characterized by a spirit of generosity and communal living, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>. Selling property was a significant act, indicating a deep commitment to the community and the mission of the church. The act of selling a field, which was a valuable asset, underscores the priority of spiritual over material wealth. This mirrors the teachings of Jesus in passages like <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>, where believers are encouraged to store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. The field could also symbolize the believer's willingness to give up personal security and inheritance for the sake of the gospel.brought the money This action demonstrates transparency and accountability in the handling of resources within the early church. The act of bringing the money signifies a public declaration of support and trust in the leadership of the apostles. It reflects the communal ethos of the early Christian community, where resources were shared to meet the needs of all members, as described in <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-35</a>. This practice is rooted in the Old Testament principles of tithing and offerings, where the faithful were expected to bring their contributions to the temple (<a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a>). The act of bringing money also symbolizes the transformation of material wealth into spiritual service, aligning with the teachings of stewardship found throughout scripture.and laid it at the apostles’ feet Laying the money at the apostles' feet is a gesture of submission and respect, acknowledging the authority of the apostles as leaders of the early church. This act signifies the trust placed in the apostles to distribute resources wisely and equitably. It also reflects the practice of offering gifts at the feet of a ruler or leader, a common cultural expression of honor and deference in the ancient world. The apostles, as witnesses of Christ's resurrection and recipients of the Holy Spirit, were seen as stewards of the church's mission. This act of laying money at their feet is reminiscent of the submission to Christ's authority, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10</a>, where every knee bows at the name of Jesus. It also prefigures the ultimate submission of all things under Christ's feet, as prophesied in <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> and affirmed in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-27.htm">1 Corinthians 15:27</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/barnabas.htm">Barnabas (Joseph)</a> A Levite from Cyprus, known for his generosity and encouragement. He sold a field and donated the proceeds to the apostles, exemplifying selflessness and commitment to the early Christian community. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a> The leaders of the early church who were entrusted with the distribution of resources to meet the needs of the community. They were responsible for ensuring that the funds were used wisely and justly. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church_community.htm">The Early Church Community</a> A group of believers who shared their possessions and resources to support one another, demonstrating unity and love in action. 4. <a href="/topical/c/cyprus.htm">Cyprus</a> The island where Barnabas was originally from, indicating the diverse backgrounds of early Christians and the spread of the Gospel beyond Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_field.htm">The Field</a> Represents personal property and wealth, which Barnabas willingly sacrificed for the greater good of the community, showing his dedication to the mission of the church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_mark_of_true_discipleship.htm">Generosity as a Mark of True Discipleship</a> Barnabas's act of selling his field and giving the proceeds to the apostles is a powerful example of how true discipleship involves sacrificial giving and prioritizing the needs of the community over personal wealth. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_support_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity and Support in the Body of Christ</a> The early church's practice of sharing resources underscores the importance of unity and mutual support among believers. This model challenges us to consider how we can support our church community today. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a> Barnabas's actions remind us of the responsibility we have to be good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. This includes being willing to use our possessions for the advancement of God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_and_leadership.htm">Encouragement and Leadership</a> Known as the "Son of Encouragement," Barnabas's leadership through example encourages us to inspire others by our actions and to lead with integrity and generosity.<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/who_were_the_twelve_apostles_of_jesus.htm">Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_eternal_value.htm">What defines the concept of eternal value?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_judas_do_with_the_blood_money.htm">What did Judas do with the blood money for betraying Jesus? He bought a field (Acts 1:18) and threw it into the temple; priests used it to buy a burial field (Matthew 27:5).</a> <a href="/q/why_are_wealthy_preachers_common.htm">Why do so many preachers accumulate vast wealth when Jesus preached humility?</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>(37) Having land, sold it.--Better, perhaps, having a farm. (See Notes on <a href="/mark/5-14.htm" title="And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.">Mark 5:14</a>; <a href="/mark/6-36.htm" title="Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.">Mark 6:36</a>; <a href="/mark/6-56.htm" title="And wherever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and sought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.">Mark 6:56</a>.) In the original polity of Israel the Levites had cities and land in common, but no private property (<a href="/context/numbers/18-20.htm" title="And the LORD spoke to Aaron, You shall have no inheritance in their land, neither shall you have any part among them: I am your part and your inheritance among the children of Israel.">Numbers 18:20-21</a>; <a href="/context/deuteronomy/10-8.htm" title="At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister to him, and to bless in his name, to this day.">Deuteronomy 10:8-9</a>, et al.), and depended for their support upon the tithes paid by the people. The case of Jeremiah, however (<a href="/context/jeremiah/32-7.htm" title="Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum your uncle shall come to you saying, Buy you my field that is in Anathoth: for the right of redemption is your to buy it.">Jeremiah 32:7-12</a>), shows that there was nothing to hinder priest or Levite from becoming the possessor of land by purchase or inheritance. The position of Barnabas's sister Mary shows that she, also, was wealthy, and, though she did not sell her house, she, too, did not call it her own, but gave it up for the public use of the community. The self-chosen poverty of Barnabas led him afterwards to act as St. Paul did in working for his livelihood (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-6.htm" title="Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?">1Corinthians 9:6</a>). It will not be out of place on this first mention of the name of a new disciple to note a few others whose membership of the Church dated probably from this period; Mnason, the "old disciple" of <a href="/acts/21-16.htm" title="There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.">Acts 21:16</a>, of Cyprus, and probably, therefore, a friend of Barnabas; Andronicus and Junia (or, more probably, Junias, as a man's name), in some sense kinsmen of St. Paul, who were "in Christ" before him (<a href="/romans/16-7.htm" title="Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.">Romans 16:7</a>), and whom we find afterwards at Rome; the seven who in <a href="/acts/6-5.htm" title="And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:">Acts 6:5</a> are prominent enough to be chosen as representatives of the Hellenistic members of the Church; Agabus (<a href="/acts/11-28.htm" title="And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.">Acts 11:28</a>), Judas, and Silas (<a href="/acts/15-32.htm" title="And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brothers with many words, and confirmed them.">Acts 15:32</a>). The last three, however, as being "prophets," may have been among the number of the Seventy; and, possibly, if we follow a fairly early tradition, Stephen and Philip among the Seven. (See Note on <a href="/luke/10-1.htm" title="After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, where he himself would come.">Luke 10:1</a>.) We again note the absence of any measure of the interval between the events of this chapter and the history that follows. The picture of the peaceful expansion of the Church's life implies, probably, as in <a href="/context/acts/2-41.htm" title="Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added to them about three thousand souls.">Acts 2:41-47</a>, one of several months. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - A field for land, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/4-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>sold πωλήσας (pōlēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4453.htm">Strong's 4453: </a> To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell. a field ἀγροῦ (agrou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_5225.htm">Strong's 5225: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_5342.htm">Strong's 5342: </a> To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <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. money, χρῆμα (chrēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5536.htm">Strong's 5536: </a> Money, riches, possessions. Something useful or needed, i.e. Wealth, price. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. laid [it] ἔθηκεν (ethēken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <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 πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. 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. 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