And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Five thousand souls converted, then added daily, the church's glory lies in multitude of believers, not mere quality. Though strangers before, when they met in Christ they became intimate as brothers of many years, unanimous in faith.
AI summary
Commenting on Acts 4:32-37
Laying goods at the apostles' feet was deliberate: it showed contempt for worldly wealth and complete surrender of ownership to their judgment. Distribution was ordered, not random; no one simply took what he pleased from the common store. The apostles themselves determined what each man needed, and gave accordingly, not what he craved.
AI summary
Verse 35. And laid them down, etc. 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 especial charge of it, , etc. (a) "laid them down" (b) "distribution"