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All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any
of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.
33 With great power the
apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And
God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all
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that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time
those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the
sales
35 and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”),
37 sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.
Sharing is a hallmark of Christians. God shared His blessings to us despite our sinfulness. Our Lord Jesus shared himself to us even to the point of dying on the cross for our sins. As God's children we are called to do the same.
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