an urban setting that was quite alien to these uprooted peasants, they tried to reproduce the alternative communities Jesus had established in the villages of Galilee: The whole community of believers was united in heart and soul. Not one of them claimed any possessions as his own; everything was held in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and all were held in high esteem. There was never a needy person among them, because those who had property in land or houses would sell it, bring the proceeds of the sale and lay them at the feet of the
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