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For neither was there among them any who lacked, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
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Voluntary, Not Commanded
Commentators unanimously stress that selling property was not a command or a universal rule for all believers. It was a voluntary and extraordinary act of generosity. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes point out that the specific mention of Barnabas (v. 36) and the story of Ananias (ch. 5) show this was not a required practice. The selling happened "from time to time" as needs arose, not all at once.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That lacked. That was in want; or whose wants were not supplied by the others.
As many as, etc. The word used here is empl…
That lacked (ενδεης). Literally, in need, old adjective, here only in the N.T.
Were (υπηρχον). Imperfect a…
19th Century
Anglican
Neither was there any among them that lacked.—Better, perhaps, any one in need.
Sold them, an…
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The acts Luke alludes to here were extraordinary and voluntary acts of Christian concern that were done “from time to time” in response to special …
16th Century
Protestant
For so many as were. Although this is a universal statement, it is the same as if it were indefinite. And certainly, it is to be understoo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Neither was there any among them that lacked Bread to eat, or clothes to wear, or any of the necessaries of life; wh…
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