Barnes' Notes on Acts 4:35

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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And laid them down ... - That is, they committed the money received for their property to the disposal of the apostles, to distribute it as was necessary among the poor. This soon became a burdensome and inconvenient office, and they therefore appointed men who had special charge of it, Acts 6:1-2, etc. return to 'Top of Page'

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