A.T. Robertson Commentary Acts 4:34

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Acts 4:34

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Acts 4:34

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"For neither was there among them any that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold," — Acts 4:34 (ASV)

That lacked (ενδεης). Literally, in need, old adjective, here only in the N.T.

Were (υπηρχον). Imperfect active of υπαρχω, to exist.

Sold them and brought (πωλουντες εφερον). Present active participle and imperfect active indicative. Selling they brought from time to time, as there was occasion by reason of need. Hence the wants were kept supplied.

Laid them (ετιθουν). Imperfect active again, repetition, of τιθημ, late omega form for the usual ετιθεσαν.