Communism or Death – Acts of the Apostles – The Brick Bible

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The entire group of believers held everything in common, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions. Any who owned houses or land sold them, and the money they laid at the feet of the apostles.

1 of 18 Acts 4:32

The money was then distributed to each according to his need.

2 of 18 Acts 4:35

Joseph of Cyprus (who the apostles called Barnabas) sold some land that belonged to him.

3 of 18 Acts 4:36–37

And he brought the money and placed it at the feet of the apostles.

4 of 18 Acts 4:37

A man named Ananias and his wife Sapphira also sold a piece of land.

5 of 18 Acts 5:1

But with his wife's full knowledge, he held back part of the money.

6 of 18 Acts 5:2

And he brought the rest and placed it at the feet of the apostles.

7 of 18 Acts 5:2

But Peter said, 'Ananias, how could Satan so fill your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and kept some of the money? You have lied not to men, but to God!'

8 of 18 Acts 5:3–4

When he heard this, Ananias fell down dead.

9 of 18 Acts 5:5

And a great fear came over all who heard of it.

10 of 18 Acts 5:6

Then the young men wrapped him up, carried him outside, and buried him.

11 of 18 Acts 5:6

About three hours later his wife came in, unaware of what had happened.

12 of 18 Acts 5:7

And Peter said to her, 'Tell me, was this the amount you were paid for the land?'

13 of 18 Acts 5:8

And she said, 'Yes, that was the price.'

14 of 18 Acts 5:8

Then Peter said, 'How could you agree to test the spirit of the Lord? Listen! It is the footsteps of the men who just buried your husband, and they will carry you out as well!'

15 of 18 Acts 5:9

Immediately she fell dead at his feet.

16 of 18 Acts 5:10

And they carried her out and buried her next to her husband.

17 of 18 Acts 5:10

And a great fear came over the whole church and everyone who heard about it.

18 of 18 Acts 5:11

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