Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 4:36-37
“When he humbly places the proceeds at the apostles’ feet, he forgoes the usual social benefit of praise and public honor. In effect, his donation is a private contribution to the common purse. With this narrative, Luke encourages others with wealth and status in the church to cross social barriers and benefit those in need.”
David G. Peterson in Acts of the Apostles (Pillar New Testament Commentary; Grand Rapids: Eerdman’s, 2009) 207.