to be doubted, and a caring which did not hesitate to give sacrificially to one another as needs were recognized. But the notion that universal ‘community of goods’ was practised does not appear to be clearly stated, and this would accord with the fact that in the tragic case of Ananias and Sapphira in 5:1–11 it is their collusion in lies, rather than their withholding of a part of their property, which falls under judgment. Peter in fact explicitly states, ‘after your property was sold, wasn’t the