Easter · Second Sunday of Easter · Year B
Acts 4:32-35
The Believers Share Their Possessions
April 4, 2027
Overview & Insights
“Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul.” (Acts 4:32)
Here we have the second in Luke’s series of cameos of the inner life of the church (see disc. on 2:42–47). In this, he takes up again the theme of their fellowship. Of the other matters dealt with in the earlier sketch, he has already had something more to say about prayer (4:23–31) and will shortly add something on the subject of miracles.
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Commentary
Commentary on Acts 4:32-35 Working Preacher
Working Preacher's Lutheran commentary on the shared-goods community, valid as the RCL first reading.
Acts 4: The Church's Boldness and Sharing Enduring Word · David Guzik
Guzik's evangelical exposition of the believers who were one in heart and held all things in common.
Acts 4 Commentary Precept Austin
Precept Austin gathers detailed study notes on the early community's unity and generosity.
Acts 4:32 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators on the one heart and soul of the Jerusalem believers.
Acts 4:32-35 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed commentary calling this radical sharing the second greatest Easter miracle.
Background & Word Study
BibleProject: Book of Acts Overview BibleProject
An animated overview of Acts and the Spirit-formed life of the first church.
Acts 4:32 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek-English interlinear for word study on the community that held everything koina (in common).
Acts, Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the structure and themes of Acts.
The Church Fathers
Questions preachers ask
How did the first believers share?
The company of believers held everything in common, the apostles bore powerful witness to the resurrection, and there was not a needy person among them.
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