Acts 2:45 nasb — and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.

NASB

"and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need."

— Acts 2:45, NASB

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Acts 2 — Context

42

They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

43

Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.

44

And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common;

45

and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.

46

Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,

47

praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

Acts 2:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:45 say?
Acts 2:45 in the NASB reads: “and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.”
Where is Acts 2:45 in the Bible?
Acts 2:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 45.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 2:45.
What translation should I read Acts 2:45 in?
Acts 2:45 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 2:45?
Acts 2:45 reads (NASB): “and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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