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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.
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The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all.
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There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them
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and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.
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For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus.
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He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles.