Acts 4:32

Acts 4:32 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
• New International Version (NIV)All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.
• New Living Translation (NLT)All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had.

Context of Acts 4:32

30while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus." 31And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. 34There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold

Acts 4:32 word by word

Τοῦ δὲ πλήθους τῶν πιστευσάντων ἦν καρδία καὶ ψυχὴ μία· καὶ οὐδὲ εἷς τι τῶν ὑπαρχόντων αὐτῷ ἔλεγεν ἴδιον εἶναι, ἀλλ᾽ ἦν αὐτοῖς ἅπαντα κοινά.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• the multitudeὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the multitudeπλῆθοςplēthos · multitudeG4128
• of them that believedπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100
• wereεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• ofκαρδίαkardia · heartG2588
• oneεἷςheis · oneG1520
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• ofψυχήpsuchē · soulG5590
• soulψυχήpsuchē · soulG5590
• neitherοὐδέoude · norG3761
• saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• anyτιςtis · oneG5100
• that ought of the things which he possessedὑπάρχωhuparchō · be alreadyG5225
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• ownἴδιοςidios · one's own/privateG2398
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• all thingsἅπαςhapas · allG537
• commonκοινόςkoinos · common: sharedG2839

Cross-references for Acts 4:32

• Acts 1:14All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
• Acts 2:1When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place.
• Acts 5:12Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico.
• 2 Chronicles 30:12The hand of God was also on Judah to give them one heart to do what the king and the princes commanded by the word of the Lord.
• Jeremiah 32:39I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their own good and the good of their children after them.
• Ezekiel 11:19And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them. I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh,
• John 17:11And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one.
• Romans 12:5so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
• Romans 15:5May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
• 1 Corinthians 1:10I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.
• 1 Corinthians 12:12For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.
• 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
• Ephesians 4:2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
• Philippians 1:27Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,
• Philippians 2:1So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy,
• 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.

Commentaries on Acts 4:32

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 32The multitude of them that believed - The whole 5000, mentioned Acts 4:4, and probably many others, who had been converted by the ministry of the other apostles since that time. Were of one heart and of one soul - Were in a state of the most perfect friendship and affection. In all the 5000 there appeared to be but one heart and one soul; so perfectly did they agree in all their views, religious opinions, and holy affections. Some MSS. add, , and there…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 32And the multitude - The number of believers at this time had become large. In Acts 4:4, it is said that it was five thousand, and the number was constantly increasing. One heart - This expression denotes “tender union.” They felt alike, or were attached to the same things, and this preserved them from jars and dissensions. One soul - This phrase also denotes “close and tender union.” No expression could denote it more strikingly than to say of friends…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 32-37Verses 32-37 The disciples loved one another. This was the blessed fruit of Christ's 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 upon 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 evident fruits of Christ's…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 32-35The sharing among the early believers was remarkable (see also 2:44–45; compare 6:1). They were united in heart and mind (they thought alike and shared the same purpose). They freely shared what they owned to meet the needs of other believers. This sharing was voluntary and not forced. It responded to real needs in the community and was motivated by Christian love and care for one another.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 31-3731-37. place was shaken--glorious token of the commotion which the Gospel was to make (Ac 17:6; compare Ac 16:26), and the overthrow of all opposing powers in which this was to issue. they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and spake, &c.--The Spirit rested upon the entire community, first, in the very way they had asked, so that they "spake the word with boldness" (Ac 4:29, 31); next, in melting down all selfishness, and absorbing even the feeling of…Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 4:32

• Beneficence
• Church
• Communism
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• Unity

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Commentaries on Acts 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings