Acts 24:17
Then, after many years, I went to my nation, bringing alms and offerings and vows,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
In Context
18through which I obtained purification in the temple: neither with a crowd, nor with a commotion.
Cross References
Acts 11:29Then the disciples declared, according to what each one possessed, what they would offer to be sent to the brothers living in Judea.
Acts 20:31Because of this, be vigilant, retaining in memory that throughout three years I did not cease, night and day, with tears, to admonish each and every one of you.
Romans 15:25But next I will set out for Jerusalem, to minister to the saints.
1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with you.
2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that through his poverty, you might become rich.
2 Corinthians 9:12For the ministration of this office not only supplies whatever the saints need, but also abounds through many thanksgivings in the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Acts 24:11-22
Paul's Third Defence. 10 Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself: 11 Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship. 12 And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city: 13 Neither can they prove the… Read the whole commentary →