Some members of the congregation sold property to ensure that no one was in need. Ananias and Sapphira sold a field and brought only part of the proceeds to the apostles, claiming that their gift represented all the funds received from the sale.
(‏ اعمال ٢ :‏ ​ ٤١ -‏ ٤٥‏ )‏ وَقَدْ بَاعَ حَنَانِيَّا وَسَفِّيرَةُ حَقْلًا وَأَتَيَا بِجُزْءٍ مِنَ ٱلْمَبْلَغِ فَقَطْ إِلَى ٱلرُّسُلِ ،‏ مُدَّعِيَيْنِ أَنَّ هِبَتَهُمَا هِيَ كُلُّ ثَمَنِ ٱلْحَقْلِ .‏