How many believers were living off the common fund in Acts 4?
According to the Acts 4 account, thousands of Jewish believers in Jerusalem were living off the common fund. They had all things common, bringing their wealth into a common fund, so that none among them lacked. The exact number is not specified, but the multitude was described as thousands.
Les explains that the common fund first seen in Acts 2 was still operating in Acts 4, likely a year or two later. He notes that thousands of Jewish believers in Jerusalem were living out of this common kitty. The multitude of believers was of one heart and one soul, and no one claimed their possessions as their own. The apostles gave witness of the resurrection with great power, and great grace was upon them all, so none lacked. Les imagines it was a pretty big chunk of money.
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.
More Questions
What did the believers in Acts 4 do with their possessions?
In Acts 4 the multitude of Jewish believers at Jerusalem were of one heart and one soul, and none of them claimed that the things he possessed were his own, but they had all things common.
How did the early believers in Acts 4 handle their possessions?
The believers in Acts 4 did not claim their possessions as their own but had all things common.
What was the unity of the early Jerusalem church in Acts 4:32?
The multitude of believers in Acts 4:32 were of one heart and one soul/mind.