All
the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of
his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had.
With great power the apostles continued to testify to the
resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all.
There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those
who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the
sales and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to
anyone as he had need. Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the
apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), sold a
field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles'
feet.