Acts 24:17
Now after many years I came to bring alms and offerings to my nation,
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In The King James Version
Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
In Context
16And this is why I apply myself to always have a clear conscience before both God and men.
Cross References
Acts 11:29Then the disciples, to the extent that any had plenty, each of them determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea;
Acts 20:31Therefore be alert, remembering that during three years, night and day, I never stopped admonishing each one, with tears.
Romans 15:25Now, however, I am traveling to Jerusalem, serving the saints.
1 Corinthians 16:1Now concerning the collection for the saints, you must do just as I instructed the congregations in Galatia.
2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for our sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
2 Corinthians 9:12Because the administration of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God
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 →