28. to do what your hand and [your] will had long ago planned to take place.
29. And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and enable your servants to speak your word with all boldness,
30. as you stretch forth [your] hand to heal, and signs and wonders are done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
31. As they prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, and they were all filled with the holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
32. The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common.
33. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all.
34. There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale,
35. and put them at the feet of the apostles, and they were distributed to each according to need.
36. Thus Joseph, also named by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated “son of encouragement”), a Levite, a Cypriot by birth,
37. sold a piece of property that he owned, then brought the money and put it at the feet of the apostles.