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Themes in Acts 4

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Themes in Acts 4

Acts 4:1 (show verse)

But, as they were speaking unto the people, the High-priests and the Captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them,

Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
Jerusalem » Persecution of the Christian church commenced at
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Sadducees » Persecute the apostles
Sadducees » Persecuted the Christians
jewish Sects » Sadducees
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Captains of (i. E. The temple security guard)

Acts 4:2 (show verse)

Being tired out because of their teaching the people, and announcing, in Jesus, the resurrection from among the dead;

Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
The Resurrection » Saints in, shall » Rise through Christ
The Resurrection » Preached by the apostles
Sadducees » Persecute the apostles

Acts 4:3 (show verse)

And they thrust on them their hands, and put them in custody for the morrow, for it was evening, already.

Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Criminals » Confined in prisons
Evening » Called » Eventide
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Prisons » Used for confining » Persons accused of heresy
Prisons » Persons confined in » Said to be in hold
Sadducees » Persecute the apostles

Acts 4:4 (show verse)

Howbeit, many of them that heard the word, believed; and the number of the men became about five thousand.

Accessions » Accessions to the church » Number increased after pentecost
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Church » Growth of accessions to » Number increased after pentecost
Church » Accessions to » Number increased after pentecost
Converts » Instances of » Post-pentecostal
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » About five-thousand people
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By three thousand people on the day of pentecost
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost

Acts 4:5 (show verse)

And it came to pass, upon the morrow, that there were gathered together of them, the rulers and the elders and the scribes, in Jerusalem;

Acts 4:6 (show verse)

Also Annas, the high-priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of high-priestly descent; -

Alexander » A relative of the high priest, present at the defense of peter and john
Annas » Associate high priest with caiaphas
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
The high priest » Office of, made annual by the romans
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
John » A relative of annas the high priest
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john

Acts 4:7 (show verse)

And, setting them in the midst, they began to enquire - In what manner of power, or in what manner of name, did, ye, do this?

Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john

Acts 4:8 (show verse)

Then Peter, filled with Holy Spirit, said unto them - Ye rulers of the people, and elders!

holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Defense » Of peter
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Spirit » Filled (men)

Acts 4:9 (show verse)

If, we, this day, are to be examined for doing good to a sick man, - in whom, this, man hath been made well,

holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Defense » Of peter
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Rejection » The stone which the builders rejected
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Wholeness » What makes you whole

Be it known unto you all, and unto all the people of Israel: that, in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, - whom, ye, crucified, whom, God, raised from among the dead, in him, doth, this man stand by, in your presence, whole.

holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Name, works done in » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Christ » Name, wonderful » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Cross » Jesus crucified on
Defense » Of peter
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Jesus Christ » In his name » Miracles performed
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the apostles
Name » In Christ's
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Rejection » The stone which the builders rejected
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Followed by his exaltation
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Wholeness » What makes you whole

Acts 4:11 (show verse)

This, is the stone, set at nought by you the builders, which became the head of the corner;

holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Builder » Figurative
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Conqueror of death » Corner-stone
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Corner-stone » Figurative » Of Christ
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Defense » Of peter
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
Spiritual foundation » Christ as
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Rejection » The stone which the builders rejected
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Followed by his exaltation
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ's rejection, the rejected conerstone

Acts 4:12 (show verse)

And there is in no one else, salvation, for, neither is there any other name, under heaven, which hath been set forth among men, in which we must needs be saved.

holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Indispensable absolutely indispensable » The only saviour
Christ » Salvation through » The only saviour
Christ » Precious » The only saviour
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
eternal Death » Christ, the only way of escape from
Defense » Of peter
Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Foundation » There being no real foundation other than jesus Christ
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Christ Indispensable » The only saviour
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Jesus Christ » In his name » Salvation
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Only saviour » Absolutely indispensable » The only saviour
Only saviour » Jesus the » His is the only saving name
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Salvation » The lord being the only savior
Salvation » Is by Christ alone
Salvation » The only saviour
Jesus Christ, Savior » Absolutely indispensable » The only saviour
Jesus Christ, Savior » Christ the only » His is the only saving name
Sinners » Salvation » The only saviour
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth

Acts 4:13 (show verse)

And, looking at Peter's boldness of speech, and John's, and having discovered that they were unlettered and obscure men, they began to marvel, recognising them also, that they had been with Jesus;

Apostles » Unlearned
Apostles » Were unlearned men
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christ » Fellowship with » Leaves its impress upon the life
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Defense » Of peter
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Leaves its impress upon the life
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Empowered » Enduing him with boldness and courage
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Leaves its impress upon the life

Acts 4:14 (show verse)

Seeing, the man also standing, with them, even the man who had been cured, they had nothing wherewith to contradict.

Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Men » Spiritual » Evil men put to silence
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
men Silenced » Evil men put to silence
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Living witnesses
Witnessing to the truth » Living witnesses

Acts 4:15 (show verse)

Howbeit, ordering them to go forth outside the high-council, they began to confer one with another,

Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john

Acts 4:16 (show verse)

Saying - What are we to do with these men? For, indeed, that a notable sign hath come to pass through their means, unto all who are dwelling in Jerusalem, is manifest, and we cannot deny it !

Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Miracles » The wicked » Often acknowledge
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john

Acts 4:17 (show verse)

Nevertheless, lest it further spread abroad among the people, let us charge them with threats, to be no more speaking upon this name, to any soul of man.

Acts 4:18 (show verse)

And, calling them, they gave them the sweeping charge, - not to be sounding aloud, nor even to be teaching, upon the name of Jesus.

Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Courageous reformers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Court » Corrupt
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Scribes » Modern » Persecuted the early Christians

Acts 4:19 (show verse)

But, Peter and John, answering, said unto them - Whether it be right in presence of God, unto you, to be hearkening, rather than unto God, judge!

holy Boldness » Produced by » The fear of God
Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Conscience » Faithful » Of peter, in declaring the whole counsel of God
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » Peter and john, in refusing to obey men, rather than God
Courageous reformers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
John » The apostle » Imprisoned by the rulers of the jews
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Missionary-work by ministers » Obligations to engage in
Obedience to God » Obligations to
Peter » Courage
Peter » Empowered » Enduing him with boldness and courage
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Seven » Example of steadfastness » Peter and john
Stability » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john

Acts 4:20 (show verse)

For, we, cannot but be speaking the things which we have seen and heard.

Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Conscience » Faithful » Of peter, in declaring the whole counsel of God
Courage » Examples of » Christ
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Courageous reformers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Court » Accused spoke in his own defense
Duty » Pressure of » It makes the message imperative
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Missionary-work by ministers » Obligations to engage in
Peter » Courage
Peter » Empowered » Enduing him with boldness and courage
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Power » Of testimony » Becomes irrepressible
Pressure of duty » It makes the message imperative
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
Seven » Example of steadfastness » Peter and john
Stability » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Peter and john
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » Becomes irrepressible

Acts 4:21 (show verse)

They, however, further charging them with threats, let them go, finding nothing as to how they might chastise them, on account of the people; because, all, were glorifying God for that which had come to pass; -

Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
Glorifying God » For his » Wondrous works
Glorifying God » Wondrous works
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting the disciples
public Opinion » Feared by » Chief preists, who feared to further persecute the disciples
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john

Acts 4:22 (show verse)

For, more than forty years old, was the man, upon whom had taken place, this healing sign.

Caiaphas » Peter and other disciples accused before
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense

Acts 4:23 (show verse)

But, when they had been let go, they came unto their own friends , and told as many things as, unto them, the High-priests and Elders, had said.

Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Peter » Accused by the council; his defense

Acts 4:24 (show verse)

And, they, having heard, with one accord, uplifted voice unto God, and said - O Sovereign! Thou, art he that made the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all things that are herein:

Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ
Family » Parental prayers » Social and family
Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Prayer » United » Social and family
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Social and family
Prayer meetings » Social and family
public Prayer » Exemplified
United prayer » Social and family

Acts 4:25 (show verse)

Who, by our father, through means of the Holy Spirit, even by the mouth of David thy servant, said - Unto what end did nations rage, and, peoples, busy themselves with empty things?

Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ
David » King of israel » David as prophet
Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Vanity » The wicked » Imagine
Vanity » Evil people » Imagine

Acts 4:26 (show verse)

The kings of the earth stationed themselves, and, the rulers, were gathered together, with one intent, against the Lord, and against his Christ.

Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ

Acts 4:27 (show verse)

For they were gathered together, of a truth, in this city, against thy holy servant Jesus, whom thou hadst anointed, - both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with them of the nations, and peoples of Israel; -

Anointing » Figurative » Of Christ's kingly and priestly office
Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ
Christ » Names of » Holy child
Christ, character of » Holy
Gentiles » United with the jews against Christ
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Names » Of Christ » Holy child
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Pontius pilate » Tries jesus and orders his crucifixion

Acts 4:28 (show verse)

To do whatsoever, thy hand and thy counsel, marked out beforehand to come to pass.

The Counsels and purposes of God » The sufferings and death of Christ were according to

Acts 4:29 (show verse)

As to the present things, then, O Lord, - look upon their threats, and grant unto thy servants, with all freedom of utterance, to be speaking thy word,

holy Boldness » Pray for
Christian ministers » Prayer for, exemplified
Prayer, answers to » Apostles

Acts 4:30 (show verse)

By stretching forth thy hand for healing, and by the coming to pass of both signs and wonders, through the name of thy holy servant Jesus.

Jesus Christ » Names of » Holy child jesus
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By the apostles
Miracles » Were performed » In the name of Christ
Miracles » Performed » In the name of Christ
Prayer, answers to » Apostles

Acts 4:31 (show verse)

And, when they had made supplication, the place was shaken in which they were gathered together, and they were filled, one and all, with the Holy Spirit, and began speaking the word of God with freedom of utterance.

Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
holy Boldness » Ministers should exhibit, in » Preaching
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » The early church
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
Prayer, answers to » Apostles
Spirit » Filled (men)

Acts 4:32 (show verse)

And, the throng of them that believed, had one heart and soul, and not so much as one was saying that, aught of his goods, was, his own, but they had all things common.

Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Church » Harmonious fellowship of
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Simplicity » Exemplified
Unity » Of the righteous
Unity » Examples of

Acts 4:33 (show verse)

And, with great power, were the apostles giving forth their witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; great favour also was upon them all.

Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Christ » Reproves » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Coldness of
Grace » Saints » Abound in gifts of
Grace » Described as » Great
Holy spirit » Power of » Enables men to speak with authority
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Enables men to speak with authority
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Was attested by » Apostles
Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of

Acts 4:34 (show verse)

For there was not so much as anyone, lacking, among them; for, as many as were possessors of lands or houses, selling them, were bringing the prices of the things that were being sold,

Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
Giving » Sacrificial » Members of the early church
Land » Bought and sold
Liberality » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Sacrificial giving » Members of the early church
Self-denial » Exemplified
Self-denial » Instances of » The early Christians, in having everything in common
Unselfishness » Instances of » The disciples

Acts 4:35 (show verse)

And laying them at the feet of the Apostles, while on the other hand they were distributing unto each one, in so far as any one had, need.

Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Generosity » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Liberality in the early church
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Unselfishness » Instances of » The disciples

Acts 4:36 (show verse)

And, Joseph, who had been surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles, which is to be translated Son of Exhortation, - a Levite, a Cyprian by nation,

Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
Barnabas » A levite who gave his possessions to be owned in common with other disciples
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Cyprus » Barnabas born in
Joses » A levite, surnamed barnabas by the apostles
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Liberality » Exemplified » Barnabas
Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas
Self-denial » Exemplified » Barnabas
Self-denial » Instances of » Barnabas (joses), in selling his possessions, and giving everything that he had received to the apostles

Acts 4:37 (show verse)

Having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the feet of the Apostles.

Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
Barnabas » A levite who gave his possessions to be owned in common with other disciples
Beneficence » Instances of » The first Christians
Liberality » Instances of » Christians » In jerusalem
Liberality » Exemplified » Barnabas
Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas
Money » Was given » For lands
Self-denial » Exemplified » Barnabas
Self-denial » Instances of » Barnabas (joses), in selling his possessions, and giving everything that he had received to the apostles