Acts 24:17
But after many years I came to the sons of my people to bestow alms, and to present an oblation.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
In Context
16Because of this also I labour to have a good conscience before Aloha and before men, continually.
Cross References
Acts 11:29Therefore the disciples, according as each of them had, determined to send for the service of those brethren who dwelt in Jihud;
Acts 20:31On account of this be watchful, and remember, that for three years I ceased not by night and by day with tears to instruct every one of you.
Romans 15:25But now I go to Urishlem to minister to the saints.
1 Corinthians 16:1BUT concerning what is collected for the saints, as I have instructed the churches of Galatia, so also do you.
2 Corinthians 8:9FOR you know the beneficence of our Lord Jeshu Meshiha, that for your sake he became poor, though he was rich, that you through his poverty might be enriched.
2 Corinthians 9:12For, on account of the performance of this service, we not only supply the deficiency of the saints, but also cause many thanks givings to abound unto Aloha.
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 →