They needed temporary housing and feeding; hence, local Christians conducted a voluntary sale of property and a common sharing of the proceeds to provide for an extended period of fellowship.
Neile oli vaja ajutist majutamist ja toitu; seetõttu korraldasid kohalikud kristlased selle laienenud suhtlemise tarvis vabatahtliku varade müümise ja tulude ühtse jaotamise.