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A Sign of Reverence
Commentators explain that laying money at the apostles' feet was more than a practical transaction. In that culture, it was a profound gesture of respect and honor, similar to making an offering to a king or teacher. It demonstrated the community's trust in the apostles' spiritual authority and their role in stewarding the church's resources.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:35
18th Century
Theologian
And laid them down, etc. That is, they entrusted the money received for their property to the apostles, to distribute it as was necessary …
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:35
Distribution was made (διεδιδετο). Imperfect passive of διαδιδωμ, late omega form for διεδιδοτο (the stem vowel ο displaced by ε).…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:35
19th Century
Bishop
And laid them down at the apostles’ feet,—The words are a vivid picture of one phase of Eastern life. When gifts or offer…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 4:35
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 …
John Gill
On Acts 4:35
17th Century
Pastor
And laid them down at the apostles' feet
Showing great veneration and respect to the apostles, and a sort of neglect…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 4:32–37
17th Century
Minister
The disciples loved one another. This was the blessed fruit of Christ's dying precept to his disciples, and his dying prayer for them. So it was th…