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href="/bsb/acts/24.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And they cannot prove to you the charges they are now making against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />These men cannot prove the things they accuse me of doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Neither can they prove to you what they now bring up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nor can they prove to you any of their charges against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Nor are they able to prove to you concerning <i>the things</i> of which now they accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Nor can they prove the things of which they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nor can they prove to you <i>the things</i> of which they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Nor can they prove to you the charges of which they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Nor can they prove to you <i>the charges</i> of which they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Nor are they able to prove to you of what they are now accusing me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Nor can they present evidence to you to prove what they now bring against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Neither can they prove the charges they are now making against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Neither can they provide evidence to you of what they now bring against me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Neither can they prove to thee the things whereof they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />There is no way that they can prove these charges they are now bringing against me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Neither can they prove to thee the things whereof they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These people cannot even prove their accusations to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Nor can they give you proof of the accusations they now bring against me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and they cannot prove to you the charges they are now bringing against me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nor can they prove any of their charges against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />nor can they prove to you the things they are accusing me of doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Nor can they prove to you the things of which they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Neither can they prove the things of which they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Nor can they prove the charges which they are now bringing against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Nor can they prove to you the things of which they now accuse me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />nor are they able to prove against me the things concerning which they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Nor are they able to prove to you concerning <i>the things</i> of which now they accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> nor are they able to prove against me the things concerning which they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Nor can they bring me forward for things they now accuse me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Neither can they prove unto thee the things whereof they now accuse me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they are not able to prove to you the things about which they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Nor can they prove to you the accusations they are now making against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Neither can they prove to you the charge that they now bring against me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Nor can they prove before you the things of which they accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Neither can they demonstrate concerning anything of which they accuse me now.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />nor are they able to prove the things of which they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />neither are they able to prove before you the things which they are now accusing me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />neither can they produce any proof of the facts of which they accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />so far are they from proving what they lay to my charge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Nor can they prove the charges which they are now bringing against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />nor are they able to prove to you the things of which they are now accusing me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />nor can they prove <i>the things</i> of which they now accuse me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/24-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8096" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">Paul's Defense to Felix</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Conj) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">Nor</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynantai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">can they</a> <a href="/greek/3936.htm" title="3936: parastēsai (V-ANA) -- Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.">prove</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">any of</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hōn (RelPro-GNP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3570.htm" title="3570: nyni (Adv) -- A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now."></a> <a href="/greek/2723.htm" title="2723: katēgorousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To accuse, charge, prosecute. From kategoros; to be a plaintiff, i.e. To charge with some offence.">their charges against</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7</a></span><br />When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-13.htm">Acts 6:13-14</a></span><br />where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. / For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Acts 21:28-29</a></span><br />crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.” / For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-29.htm">Acts 23:29</a></span><br />I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-8.htm">Acts 25:8</a></span><br />Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-31.htm">Acts 26:31-32</a></span><br />On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-17.htm">Acts 28:17</a></span><br />After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-14.htm">Luke 23:14-15</a></span><br />and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him. / Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16</a></span><br />keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a></span><br />Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-12.htm">2 Corinthians 11:12</a></span><br />But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-60</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-29.htm">John 18:29-30</a></span><br />So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?” / “If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4-5</a></span><br />Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him. / Finally these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">Psalm 35:11</a></span><br />Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Acts 25:7</a></b></br> And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16</a></b></br> Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/24-11.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/24-8.htm">Accuse</a> <a href="/acts/24-8.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/acts/24-9.htm">Facts</a> <a href="/acts/23-26.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/24-12.htm">Making</a> <a href="/john/15-8.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Support</a> <a href="/acts/24-8.htm">Whereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/25-5.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/24-19.htm">Accuse</a> <a href="/acts/24-19.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-7.htm">Facts</a> <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/romans/11-18.htm">Support</a> <a href="/acts/25-11.htm">Whereof</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-10.htm">answers for his life and doctrine.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-24.htm">He preaches Christ to the governor and his wife.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-26.htm">The governor hopes for a bribe, but in vain.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Felix, succeeded by Festus, leaves Paul in prison.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Nor can they prove to you</b><br>In this phrase, Paul is addressing the Roman governor Felix during his trial. The context is a legal proceeding where Paul is defending himself against accusations made by Jewish leaders. The inability to prove charges is significant in Roman law, which required evidence and witnesses for a conviction. This reflects the broader biblical theme of justice and truth, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>, which emphasizes the need for multiple witnesses to establish a matter. Paul's confidence in the lack of evidence against him underscores his integrity and the baseless nature of the accusations.<p><b>any of their charges</b><br>The charges against Paul included accusations of stirring up riots among the Jews, leading a sect, and attempting to desecrate the temple. These were serious allegations, as they implied both religious and civil disorder. Historically, the Roman Empire was concerned with maintaining peace and order, especially in volatile regions like Judea. The charges also reflect the tension between early Christians and Jewish authorities, as Christianity was seen as a threat to traditional Jewish beliefs and practices. This tension is evident throughout the New Testament, particularly in the Acts of the Apostles.<p><b>against me</b><br>Paul's personal defense highlights his role as a key figure in the early Christian church. His missionary journeys and teachings were central to the spread of Christianity. The opposition he faced is reminiscent of the persecution Jesus warned his followers about in <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-20</a>. Paul's experiences can be seen as a type of Christ, as he endures suffering and false accusations for the sake of the Gospel. This also connects to the broader theme of suffering for one's faith, a recurring motif in the New Testament, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in the face of trials.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who is defending himself against accusations made by Jewish leaders. He is on trial before the Roman governor, Felix.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jewish_leaders.htm">Jewish Leaders</a></b><br>They are accusing Paul of causing unrest and defiling the temple, but they lack evidence to support their claims.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/governor_felix.htm">Governor Felix</a></b><br>The Roman official presiding over Paul's trial. He is known for his indecisive nature and is more interested in political gain than justice.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the alleged offenses took place, and where Paul was initially arrested.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a></b><br>The location of the trial, where Paul is being held under Roman custody.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_defense.htm">Integrity in Defense</a></b><br>Paul exemplifies how to stand firm in truth when falsely accused. Believers should maintain integrity and rely on truth rather than manipulation or deceit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_evidence.htm">The Importance of Evidence</a></b><br>The inability of Paul's accusers to provide evidence highlights the importance of truth and justice. Christians should seek to uphold truth in all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the false accusations and potential consequences, Paul trusts in God's plan. Believers are encouraged to trust God even when facing unjust situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparedness_to_defend_faith.htm">Preparedness to Defend Faith</a></b><br>Like Paul, Christians should be prepared to defend their faith with clarity and confidence, grounded in Scripture and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/patience_in_trials.htm">Patience in Trials</a></b><br>Paul's patience during his trial is a model for enduring difficult situations with grace and faith in God's timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_rome_hold_paul_years_without_proof.htm">Acts 24:13 states the accusers could not prove any crime; how plausible is it that the Roman legal system would hold Paul for years without solid evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_colossae_church's_role.htm">Did Job's words contain any sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_charges_against_paul_in_acts_25_7_vague.htm">Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_acts_24_10-15_align_with_paul's_conflicts.htm">In Acts 24:10-15, Paul insists he adheres to Jewish tradition while also preaching resurrection; how does this align with his earlier conflicts over the Law?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> <span class="accented">- Prove to thee</span> for <span class="accented">prove</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Prove</span> (<span class="greek">παραστῆσαι</span>); see <a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Acts 1:3</a>, note. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/24-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Nor</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐδὲ</span> <span class="translit">(oude)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can they</span><br /><span class="grk">δύνανταί</span> <span class="translit">(dynantai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prove</span><br /><span class="grk">παραστῆσαι</span> <span class="translit">(parastēsai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3936.htm">Strong's 3936: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to you</span><br /><span class="grk">σοι</span> <span class="translit">(soi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[any of]</span><br /><span class="grk">περὶ</span> <span class="translit">(peri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their charges against</span><br /><span class="grk">κατηγοροῦσίν</span> <span class="translit">(katēgorousin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2723.htm">Strong's 2723: </a> </span><span class="str2">To accuse, charge, prosecute. From kategoros; to be a plaintiff, i.e. To charge with some offence.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me.</span><br /><span class="grk">μου</span> <span class="translit">(mou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/24-13.htm">Acts 24:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/24-13.htm">Acts 24:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/24-13.htm">Acts 24:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/24-13.htm">Acts 24:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/24-13.htm">Acts 24:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/24-13.htm">Acts 24:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/24-13.htm">Acts 24:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/24-13.htm">Acts 24:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/24-13.htm">Acts 24:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/24-13.htm">Acts 24:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/24-13.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 24:13 Nor can they prove to you (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/24-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 24:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 24:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/24-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 24:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 24:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>