Believers share all things
Early Church · Draft · BSB
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Date: c. AD 30–35. Between Pentecost and the conversion of Saul; Acts gives no exact dates.
The believers are of one heart and soul and share everything, so that no one among them is in need. Barnabas, a Levite from Cyprus, sells a field and lays the money at the apostles’ feet.
Primary Scripture
4:32 The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.
4:33 With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.
4:34 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,
4:35 and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.
4:36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),
4:37 sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Location evidence
Event map marker: Identified site; [longitude, latitude] = [35.23494, 31.77744]. This is a teaching marker, not an exact event venue.
Jerusalem: Identified site. Coordinates [longitude, latitude]: [35.23494, 31.77744]. Classification source: rule.
Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire
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Interpretation and reuse
Narrative order is a reading arrangement, not a proven chronology. Dates retain their stated uncertainty. An identified locality does not establish the exact venue or prove an event. Region extents and routes are illustrative, not surveyed boundaries or ancient roads. Draft material has not completed editorial review.
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