and laid them at the apostles’ feet, and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.
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and laid them at the apostles’ feet, and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.
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and layed that doune at the Apostles fete. And distribucion was made vnto every man accordinge as he had nede.
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And layde it downe at the Apostles feete, and it was distributed vnto euery man, according as he had neede.
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Passages linked to Acts 4:35 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Acts 5:2 and kept back part of the price, his wife also being aware of it, then brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
- Acts 2:45 They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.
- 2 Corinthians 8:20-21 We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us. Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
- Acts 4:37 having a field, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
- Acts 3:6 But Peter said, “I have no silver or gold, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”
- Acts 6:1-6 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables. Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.” These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 35 And laid them down at the apostles’ feet:…
35 And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Ver. 35. According as he had need] The distribution was done with discretion. See Psa 112:5. King Edward VI, moved thereto by a sermon of Bishop Ridley’s, gave Christ’s Hospital, the Savoy, and Bridewell for the use of the poor, 1. by impotence; 2. by casualty; 3. by ill husbandry; with singular discretion. Doctor Taylor, martyr, took the ablest of his parishioners once a fortnight to the almshouse, and among other poor men, that had many children or were sick, to see what they lacked in food, drink, bedding, or any other necessaries, and procured a supply for them.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain Laid them down at the apostles’ feet; submitted them…
Laid them down at the apostles’ feet; submitted them to the apostles’ disposal: this metaphor is used, 1Co 15:27,
He hath put all things under his feet. According as he had need; the poor man’s want is the fittest measure for our relief.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain And laid them down at the apostles' feet,.... Showing…
And laid them down at the apostles' feet,.... Showing great veneration and respect to the apostles, and a sort of neglect and contempt of their worldly substance; and signifying that they entirely delivered them to the apostles, and subjected them to their disposal:
and distribution was made unto every man, according as he had need; though they had all things in common, yet there was an order observed; a man might not go to the common stock and take out of it what he would; but as all was committed to the care of the apostles, and was in their power; the distribution was made by them, to every man, to the original proprietors, as well as to others, and that not as much as a man would have, or he might crave; but as much as he needed, for the present, of which the apostles were the judges.
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John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain And distribution was made - At first by the…
And distribution was made - At first by the apostles themselves, afterward by them whom they appointed.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 35. Laid - down at the apostles' feet]…
Verse 35. Laid - down at the apostles' feet] To show how cordially and entirely they parted with them. And they entrusted the management of the whole to those men to whom they found God had entrusted the gifts of his Holy Spirit, and the doctrine of the kingdom of heaven.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain And laid them down ... - That is, they…
And laid them down ... - That is, they committed the money received for their property to the disposal of the apostles, to distribute it as was necessary among the poor. This soon became a burdensome and inconvenient office, and they therefore appointed men who had special charge of it, Act 6:1-2, etc.
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain laid . . . at the apostles' feet--sitting, it…
laid . . . at the apostles' feet--sitting, it may be, above the rest. But the expression may be merely derived from that practice, and here meant figuratively.
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Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain 35. Apostles’ feet—Tables and desks were then less used…
35. Apostles’ feet—Tables and desks were then less used than with us, and deposits would often be made on floor or ground. But officials, sitting on elevated seats, would receive presentations laid on the step of the platform at their feet.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 35. and laid them down at the apostles’ feet]…
35. and laid them down at the apostles’ feet] A significant act, whereby it was shewn that they gave the Apostles entire control over the bestowal of these sums. For the figure, cp. Psa_8:6, and Cicero pro Flacco (xxvii. § 68), ante pedes praetoris in foro expensum est auri pondo centum paullo minus.
and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need] Better, unto each according as any had need. There were no doubt many who were not in need, and they of course lived on their own. The distribution was intended only for the needy, as widows, &c., and for those who could not otherwise support themselves while they took part, as many did, in the active propagation of the new faith. It may be, too, that some were deprived of the means of support because they had become Christians. Cp. the threat of the authorities, Joh_9:22.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (35) And laid them down at the apostles’ feet,—The…
(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 Mat_19:28, and the vision of Rev_4:4.
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain Laid them for laid them downs A.V.; unto each…
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, (Act_6:2, Act_6:3) of presbyters or priests, (Act_14:23) of bishops, (1Ti 1-3) of Confirmation, (Act_8:14-17) appear to have come about in each case pro re nata.
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J. W. McGarvey 1914 · Public Domain See notes on verse 32
See notes on verse 32
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