Acts 24:17
Now, after many years, intending to do, alms, unto my nation, I arrived,—also [to present] offerings; among which they found me, purified in the temple, not with a multitude, nor with tumult;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
In Context
18but certain Jews from Asia [caused it],—
Cross References
Acts 11:29And, according as any one of the disciples was being prospered, they each one of them set apart [something] for ministering, to send unto the brethren, who dwelt in Jerusalem;—
Acts 20:31Wherefore, be on the watch, remembering that, for three years, night and day, I gave myself no rest, with tears, admonishing each one.
Romans 15:25But, now, I am journeying unto Jerusalem, ministering unto the saints;
1 Corinthians 16:1Now, concerning the collection which is for the saints, just as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so, also do, ye:—
2 Corinthians 8:9For ye are taking knowledge of the favour of our Lord Jesus [Christ],—how that, for your sakes, he became destitute—although he was, rich, in order that, ye, by his destitution, might be enriched.
2 Corinthians 9:12Because, the ministry of this public service, is not only towards filling up the deficiencies of the saints, but also superabounding, through the thanksgiving of many, unto 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 →