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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 />&#8220After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“After several years away, I returned to Jerusalem with money to aid my people and to offer sacrifices to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now after many years, I arrived to bring alms to my nation, and offerings,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Now after many years I came to bring alms and offerings to my nation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now after several years I came to bring charitable gifts to my nation and to present offerings,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now after several years I came [to Jerusalem] to bring to my people charitable contributions and offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After many years, I came to bring charitable gifts and offerings to my people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After many years, I came to bring charitable gifts and offerings to my nation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After being away for several years, I returned here to bring gifts for the poor people of my nation and to offer sacrifices. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After many years I have come back to my people and brought gifts for the poor and offerings [for God].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"After being away from Jerusalem for several years, I went there to take some money to my own people and to offer sacrifices. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After many years, I have come back to my people to bring gifts for the poor and to offer sacrifices. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After several years I came to bring to my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Now after an interval of several years I came to bring alms to my nation, and to offer sacrifices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And after many years I came, about to do kind acts to my nation, and offerings,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now after many years, I arrived to bring alms to my nation, and offerings,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And after many years I came, about to do kind acts to my nation, and offerings,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And after many years I was present, going to do alms to my nation, and offerings.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings, and vows. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, after many years, I went to my nation, bringing alms and offerings and vows,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After many years, I came to bring alms for my nation and offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation and to offer sacrifices.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now after many years, I came to my own people to distribute alms and to present an offering.<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 />“But for many years I have come before my people to give charity and to offer gifts.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But, after many years, I came to bring charitable gifts to my nation, and offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And after many years I came to do alms and offerings to my race;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Now after many years absence I was returned bringing alms to my countrymen, and oblations <i>to the temple</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />after several years absence I came to Jerusalem, with contributions for my brethren, and oblations for the temple:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Now after an interval of several years I came to bring alms to my nation, and to offer sacrifices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Now, after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/24-17.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=8133" 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">16</span>In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: Di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">After</a> <a href="/greek/4119.htm" title="4119: pleionōn (Adj-GNP-C) -- Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.">several</a> <a href="/greek/2094.htm" title="2094: etōn (N-GNP) -- A year. Apparently a primary word; a year.">years,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">then,</a> <a href="/greek/3854.htm" title="3854: paregenomēn (V-AIM-1S) -- From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.">I returned to Jerusalem</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsōn (V-FPA-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">to bring</a> <a href="/greek/1654.htm" title="1654: eleēmosynas (N-AFP) -- Abstr: alms-giving, charity; concr: alms, charity. From eleos; compassionateness, i.e. beneficence, or a benefaction.">alms</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnos (N-ANS) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">people</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4376.htm" title="4376: prosphoras (N-AFP) -- An offering, sacrifice. From prosphero; presentation; concretely, an oblation or sacrifice.">to present offerings.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>At the time they found me in the temple, I was ceremonially clean and was not inciting a crowd or an uproar. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia…<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="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-26</a></span><br />Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a></span><br />Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-4</a></span><br />Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1-2</a></span><br />Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you. / For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a></span><br />They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13-14</a></span><br />It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-13</a></span><br />For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">2 Corinthians 8:19-21</a></span><br />More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. / We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. / For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a></span><br />Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a></span><br />For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm">Nehemiah 13:10-13</a></span><br />I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, / and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a></span><br />If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a></span><br />Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.</p><p class="hdg">to bring.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29,30</a></b></br> Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/20-16.htm">Acts 20:16</a></b></br> For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25,26</a></b></br> But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints… </p><p class="hdg">offerings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/21-26.htm">Acts 21:26</a></b></br> Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/22-6.htm">Absence</a> <a href="/acts/19-18.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/acts/10-31.htm">Alms</a> <a href="/acts/23-35.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/10-31.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Help</a> <a href="/acts/5-7.htm">Interval</a> <a href="/acts/24-11.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/matthew/25-19.htm">Lapse</a> <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/acts/10-31.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/acts/21-25.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/acts/10-31.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/acts/23-33.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/14-18.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/acts/16-12.htm">Several</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">Absence</a> <a href="/romans/4-7.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/matthew/6-1.htm">Alms</a> <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/romans/11-29.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Help</a> <a href="/galatians/2-1.htm">Interval</a> <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/26-4.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Lapse</a> <a href="/acts/25-24.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-18.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/acts/24-19.htm">Present</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Several</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'; 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Paul had been on multiple missionary journeys, spreading the Gospel across Asia Minor and Europe. The "several years" could refer to the time since his last recorded visit to Jerusalem in <a href="/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22</a>. This period was marked by extensive travel and church planting, reflecting Paul's dedication to his mission.<p><b>then, I returned to Jerusalem</b><br>Paul's return to Jerusalem was significant as it was the center of Jewish worship and the early Christian church. Jerusalem held deep religious significance as the site of the Temple, the heart of Jewish worship, and the city where Jesus was crucified and resurrected. Paul's return underscores his continued connection to his Jewish heritage and the early church community.<p><b>to bring alms to my people</b><br>Paul was collecting financial contributions from Gentile churches to support the impoverished believers in Jerusalem. This act of charity is documented in several of Paul's letters, such as <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-27</a> and <a href="/1_corinthians/16.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a>. It demonstrates the unity and mutual support between Jewish and Gentile Christians, fulfilling the call for believers to care for one another.<p><b>and to present offerings</b><br>The offerings likely refer to sacrifices or gifts presented at the Temple, adhering to Jewish customs. This act shows Paul's respect for Jewish traditions and his desire to maintain peace and unity within the church. It also reflects the early church's struggle to balance Jewish customs with the new faith in Christ, as seen in <a href="/acts/21-17.htm">Acts 21:17-26</a>, where Paul participates in purification rites.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who is speaking in this verse. He is defending himself before Governor Felix against accusations from Jewish leaders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where Paul returned to bring alms and present offerings. It is a central place of worship and significance for the Jewish people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/alms_and_offerings.htm">Alms and Offerings</a></b><br>These are charitable gifts and religious sacrifices that Paul brought to Jerusalem. Alms refer to charitable donations to the poor, while offerings are sacrifices made to God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/felix.htm">Felix</a></b><br>The Roman governor before whom Paul is making his defense. Felix is known for his corrupt and indecisive leadership.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jewish_people.htm">Jewish People</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's alms and offerings, highlighting his continued connection and commitment to his heritage and community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_community.htm">Commitment to Community</a></b><br>Paul’s return to Jerusalem to bring alms and offerings demonstrates his unwavering commitment to his community and heritage. Christians are encouraged to support and care for their communities, both spiritually and materially.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_worship.htm">Generosity as Worship</a></b><br>The act of giving alms and offerings is not just a charitable act but also an act of worship. Believers are called to view their generosity as a form of worship and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Despite facing accusations and trials, Paul remains faithful to his mission and responsibilities. Christians are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith and duties, even in challenging circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>Paul’s actions show a bridge between Jewish and Gentile believers, emphasizing the unity of the body of Christ despite cultural and ethnic differences.<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/how_did_distant_israelites_follow_lev._17.htm">Since Leviticus 17 requires sacrifices at one specific location, how did ancient Israelites living far away or outside Israel consistently adhere to this command?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_paul's_collection_delivery.htm">How can we verify, historically or archaeologically, that the collection Paul mentions in 2 Corinthians 8 was actually delivered to, and used by, the intended recipients in Jerusalem? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_historical_proof_of_these_collections.htm">Romans 15:25-27 describes financial support for believers in Jerusalem, but is there independent historical documentation confirming these collections?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_isaac's_life_in_the_bible.htm">What key events define Isaac's life in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">Now after many years.</span>--Four years had passed since the previous visit of <a href="/acts/18-22.htm" title="And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.">Acts 18:22</a>. The use of "many" in this instance may be noted as throwing light on <a href="/acts/24-10.htm" title="Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned to him to speak, answered, For as much as I know that you have been of many years a judge to this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:">Acts 24:10</a>.<p><span class= "bld">To bring alms to my nation, and offerings.</span>--The "alms" were, of course, the large sums of money which St. Paul had been collecting, since his last visit, for the disciples (possibly in part, also, for those who were not disciples) at Jerusalem. It is noticeable that this is the only mention in the Acts of that which occupies so prominent a place in the Epistles of this period. (See <a href="/romans/15-25.htm" title="But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.">Romans 15:25</a>; <a href="/context/1_corinthians/16-1.htm" title="Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do you.">1Corinthians 16:1-4</a>; <a href="/context/2_corinthians/8-1.htm" title="Moreover, brothers, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;">2Corinthians 8:1-4</a>.) The manifestly undesigned coincidence between the Acts and the Epistles on this point has naturally often been dwelt on by writers on the evidences which each supplies to the other. The "offerings" were the sacrifices which the Apostle was about to offer on the completion of the Nazarite vow with which he had associated himself. There is, perhaps, a refined courtesy in St. Paul's use of the word "nation" (commonly used only of the heathen) instead of the more usual "people." He avoids the term which would have implied a certain assumption of superiority to the magistrate before whom he stood. (See Notes on <a href="/matthew/25-32.htm" title="And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats:">Matthew 25:32</a>; <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm" title="Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:">Matthew 28:19</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">After many years</span>; or, <span class="accented">several years.</span> St. Paul's last visit to Jerusalem was that mentioned in <a href="/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22</a>. Since then he had spent "some time" (<span class="greek">χρόνον</span> <span class="greek">τινά</span>) at Antioch, had gone over all the country of Phrygia and Galatia, had come to Ephesus, and stopped between two and three years there, had gone through Macedonia, had spent three months at Corinth, had returned to Macedonia, and from thence had come to Jerusalem in about fifty days. All which must have occupied four or five years - from A.D. to A.D. - according to most chronologers. Evidently Paul had not been plotting seditious movements at Jerusalem, where he had only arrived twelve days before, for a purely benevolent and pious purpose, after an absence of four or five years <span class="cmt_word">Alms... and offerings</span>. Those of which he speaks in <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/8.htm">2 Corinthians 8</a>; <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25, 26, 31</a>. To this may be added "the charges" for which he made himself answerable for the poor Nazarites (<a href="/acts/21-24.htm">Acts 21:24, 26</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/24-17.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">After</span><br /><span class="grk">Δι’</span> <span class="translit">(Di’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">several</span><br /><span class="grk">πλειόνων</span> <span class="translit">(pleionōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural - Comparative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4119.htm">Strong's 4119: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">years,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(etōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2094.htm">Strong's 2094: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year. Apparently a primary word; a year.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then,</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I returned [ to Jerusalem ]</span><br /><span class="grk">παρεγενόμην</span> <span class="translit">(paregenomēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3854.htm">Strong's 3854: </a> </span><span class="str2">From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to bring</span><br /><span class="grk">ποιήσων</span> <span class="translit">(poiēsōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">alms</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλεημοσύνας</span> <span class="translit">(eleēmosynas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1654.htm">Strong's 1654: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abstr: alms-giving, charity; concr: alms, charity. From eleos; compassionateness, i.e. beneficence, or a benefaction.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</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 /><br /><span class="word">people</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔθνος</span> <span class="translit">(ethnos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to present offerings.</span><br /><span class="grk">προσφοράς</span> <span class="translit">(prosphoras)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4376.htm">Strong's 4376: </a> </span><span class="str2">An offering, sacrifice. From prosphero; presentation; concretely, an oblation or sacrifice.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/24-17.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 24:17 Now after some years I came (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/24-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 24:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 24:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/24-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 24:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 24:18" /></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>