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The believers all shared everything they had with one another, and sold their property and belongings, and divided the money with all the rest, according to their special needs. Day after day they all went regularly to the Temple, they broke their bread together in their homes, and they ate their food with glad and simple hearts,
There was but one heart and soul in the multitude who had become believers, and not one of them claimed anything that belonged to him as his own, but they shared everything they had with one another. The apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and God's favor rested richly upon them. No one among them was in any want, for any who owned lands or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sale read more.
and put them at the disposal of the apostles; then they were shared with everyone in proportion to his need. Joseph, a Levite, and a native of Cyprus, whom the apostles had named Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement, sold a piece of land that belonged to him, and brought the proceeds and put them at the disposal of the apostles.
and put them at the disposal of the apostles; then they were shared with everyone in proportion to his need. Joseph, a Levite, and a native of Cyprus, whom the apostles had named Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement, sold a piece of land that belonged to him, and brought the proceeds and put them at the disposal of the apostles.
Church » Harmonious fellowship of
So by whatever appeal there is in our relation to Christ, by whatever incentive there is in love, by whatever participation there is in the Spirit, whatever affection and sympathy,
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I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you must love one another.
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and always whenever I pray for you all I do it with joy,
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There was but one heart and soul in the multitude who had become believers, and not one of them claimed anything that belonged to him as his own, but they shared everything they had with one another.
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Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
The believers all shared everything they had with one another, and sold their property and belongings, and divided the money with all the rest, according to their special needs.
There was but one heart and soul in the multitude who had become believers, and not one of them claimed anything that belonged to him as his own, but they shared everything they had with one another. The apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and God's favor rested richly upon them. No one among them was in any want, for any who owned lands or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sale read more.
and put them at the disposal of the apostles; then they were shared with everyone in proportion to his need. Joseph, a Levite, and a native of Cyprus, whom the apostles had named Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement, sold a piece of land that belonged to him, and brought the proceeds and put them at the disposal of the apostles.
and put them at the disposal of the apostles; then they were shared with everyone in proportion to his need. Joseph, a Levite, and a native of Cyprus, whom the apostles had named Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement, sold a piece of land that belonged to him, and brought the proceeds and put them at the disposal of the apostles.
Simplicity » Exemplified
Day after day they all went regularly to the Temple, they broke their bread together in their homes, and they ate their food with glad and simple hearts,
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There was but one heart and soul in the multitude who had become believers, and not one of them claimed anything that belonged to him as his own, but they shared everything they had with one another.
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Unity » Of the righteous
But you must not let people call you 'Rabbi,' for you have only one teacher, and you are all brothers.
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There was but one heart and soul in the multitude who had become believers, and not one of them claimed anything that belonged to him as his own, but they shared everything they had with one another.
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But I urge you all, brothers, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree in what you say, and not to allow factions among you, but to be perfectly united in mind and judgment.
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Now brothers, goodbye! Be what you ought to be, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace, and God the source of love and peace will be with you.
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Finally, you must all be harmonious, sympathizing, loving, tender-hearted, modest,
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Live in harmony with one another. Do not be too ambitious, but accept humble tasks. Do not be conceited.
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Whatever happens, show yourselves citizens worthy of the good news of the Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am kept away and only hear news of you, I may know that you are standing firm with one spirit, one purpose, fighting side by side for faith in the good news.
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Let us, therefore, keep before us whatever will contribute to peace and the development of one another.
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make me perfectly happy by living in harmony, with the same attitude of love, with the same feeling and purpose.
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May God, from whom steadfastness and encouragement come, give you such harmony with one another, in following the example of Christ Jesus, that you may praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ with one accord and one voice.
Make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit through the tie of peace.
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Only we must live up to what we have already attained. Follow my example, brothers, all of you, and notice those who follow the pattern we have set you.
Unity » Examples of
There was but one heart and soul in the multitude who had become believers, and not one of them claimed anything that belonged to him as his own, but they shared everything they had with one another.
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They were all devoting themselves with one mind to prayer, with the women and Mary, Jesus' mother, and his brothers.
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They would all meet together in Solomon's Colonnade.
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On the day of the Harvest Festival, they were all meeting together,
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