Thematic Bible: The first Christians

And all who believed were together, and had all things common. And they sold properties and possessions, and divided them to all, according as any man had need. And continuing steadfastly, daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they partook of nourishment in gladness and evenness of heart,

And the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. And not even one man said that anything of the things that was possessed by him was his own, but all things were common to them. And with great power the apostles gave back the testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. For not even any needy was among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses, selling, they brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, read more.
and placed them at the apostles' feet. And it was distributed to each, according as any man had need. And Joses, who was surnamed by the apostles, Barnabas (which is, being translated, son of encouragement), a Levite, a Cypriot by nationality, having sold a field that was possessed by him, brought the money and placed it at the apostles' feet.