Acts 2:45

“There were no needy persons among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales and lay them at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.”

Similar practice of selling possessions and distributing to those in need.

“All the believers were together and had everything in common.”

Contextual verse describing the communal life of the early believers.

“Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. ...”

Illustrates the commitment to sharing possessions, and the consequences of dishonesty.

“Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.”

Jesus' teaching on selling possessions and giving to the poor.

“Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.””

Jesus' call to the rich young man to sell his possessions and give to the poor.