SEV Biblia, Chapter 4:34
Que ningn necesitado había entre ellos; porque todos los que poseían heredades o casas, vendindolas, traían el precio de lo vendido,
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Acts 4:34
Verse 34. Neither was there any among them that lacked] It was customary with the Jews to call the poor together, to eat of the sacrifices, but as the priests, &c., were incensed against Christ and Christianity, consequently the Christian poor could have no advantage of this kind; therefore, by making a common stock for the present necessity, the poor were supplied; so there was none among them that lacked. This provision therefore of the community of goods, which could be but temporary, was made both suitably and seasonably. See Bp. Pearce, and see the note on chap. ii. 44.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 34. Neither was there any among them that lacked , etc.] Bread to eat, or clothes to wear, or any of the necessaries of life; which shows their great charity, and gives a reason why they were in so much favour with the people, because they took so much care of their poor; and this flowed from the grace of God bestowed upon them: for as many as were possessors of lands and houses ; or vineyards, as the Ethiopic version reads, whether in Jerusalem or elsewhere; sold them and brought the prices of the things that were sold ; whether lands, houses, or vineyards.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 32-37 - The disciples loved one another. This was the blessed fruit of Christ' dying precept to his disciples, and his dying prayer for them. Thus it was then, and it will be so again, when the Spirit shall be poured upo us from on high. The doctrine preached was the resurrection of Christ a matter of fact, which being duly explained, was a summary of all the duties, privileges, and comforts of Christians. There were eviden fruits of Christ's grace in all they said and did. They were dead to this world. This was a great evidence of the grace of God in them. The did not take away others' property, but they were indifferent to it They did not call it their own; because they had, in affection forsaken all for Christ, and were expecting to be stripped of all for cleaving to him. No marvel that they were of one heart and soul, when they sat so loose to the wealth of this world. In effect, they had all things common; for there was not any among them who lacked, care wa taken for their supply. The money was laid at the apostles' feet. Grea care ought to be taken in the distribution of public charity, that is be given to such as have need, such as are not able to procure maintenance for themselves; those who are reduced to want for well-doing, and for the testimony of a good conscience, ought to be provided for. Here is one in particular mentioned, remarkable for thi generous charity; it was Barnabas. As one designed to be a preacher of the gospel, he disentangled himself from the affairs of this life. When such dispositions prevail, and are exercised according to the circumstances of the times, the testimony will have very great powe upon others __________________________________________________________________
Greek Textus Receptus
ουδε 3761 ADV γαρ 1063 CONJ ενδεης 1729 A-NSM τις 5100 X-NSM υπηρχεν 5225 5707 V-IAI-3S εν 1722 PREP αυτοις 846 P-DPM οσοι 3745 K-NPM γαρ 1063 CONJ κτητορες 2935 N-NPM χωριων 5564 N-GPN η 2228 PRT οικιων 3614 N-GPF υπηρχον 5225 5707 V-IAI-3P πωλουντες 4453 5723 V-PAP-NPM εφερον 5342 5707 V-IAI-3P τας 3588 T-APF τιμας 5092 N-APF των 3588 T-GPM πιπρασκομενων 4097 5746 V-PPP-GPM
Robertson's NT Word Studies
4:34 {That lacked} (endees). Literally, in need, old adjective, here only in the N.T. {Were} (hupercon). Imperfect active of huparcw, to exist. {Sold them and brought} (pwlountes eferon). Present active participle and imperfect active indicative. Selling they brought from time to time, as there was occasion by reason of need. Hence the wants were kept supplied. {Laid them} (etiqoun). Imperfect active again, _repetition_, of tiqemi, late omega form for the usual etiqesan.
