Acts 24:17

Translations

Modern

After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.

Traditional

Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

Literal

Now after many years, I arrived to bring alms to my nation, and offerings,

Latin

Post annos autem plures eleemosynas facturus in gentem meam, veni, et oblationes, et vota,

Original

Greek

English

After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.

Notes

Acts 24:17

alms to my people: See study note on 20:1–2; also see Romans 15:25–29; 1 Corinthians 16:1–2; 2 Corinthians 9:1–7.
to present offerings: See Acts 21:23–26.

Acts 24:10–21

Paul defended himself by saying:

he was not in Jerusalem long enough to start a riot;
none of those who accused him saw him causing a riot; and
he worshiped according to Jewish law and the writings of the prophets.

Acts 24:1–27

Tertullus presented a legal case against Paul in a Roman court on behalf of the high priest (24:1–9). Then Paul cheerfully defended himself and his faith (24:10–21). The governor paused the hearing without making a decision. He kept Paul in prison for two years (24:22–27).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Paul sent to Felixc. AD 56

Related verses

Galatians 2:10
They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
1 Corinthians 16:1–4
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
Romans 15:25–28
Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
2 Corinthians 8:1–4
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
Acts 11:29–30
So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
Acts 20:16
Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.
2 Corinthians 9:12
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.
2 Corinthians 9:1–2
Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
Romans 15:31
Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,
2 Corinthians 8:9
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.
Acts 20:31
Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
Acts 21:26
So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them.

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesarea Felix, Antonius History of Israel Judge Letter to the Romans Paul the Apostle Poor, the Procurator The Way

Topics

Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Defense of Paul Feasts: (Instituted by Moses) by Paul Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Select Readings: Paul in Front of Governor Felix Self-Defense: Accused Persons Heard In

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