they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds among all, as anyone might be in need.

There was not a needy person among them, for those who owned land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sale,

"Tell me," said Peter, "did you only sell the land for such and such a sum?" "Yes," she said, "that was all we sold it for."

but when he argued about morality, self-mastery, and the future judgment, Felix grew uneasy. "You may go for the present," he said; "when I can find a moment, I will send for you"