Acts 24:17

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Gal 2:10 : 10 They only desired that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do.
  • Rom 15:25-28 : 25 But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. 26 For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints who are in Jerusalem. 27 It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things. 28 Therefore, when I have completed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
  • Acts 11:29-30 : 29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers dwelling in Judea: 30 Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
  • Acts 20:16 : 16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost.
  • 2 Cor 8:1-4 : 1 Moreover, brothers and sisters, we want you to know of the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia; 2 How in a severe test of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the riches of their generosity. 3 For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they were willing of themselves; 4 Earnestly pleading with us for the privilege of participating in the service to the saints.
  • 2 Cor 8:9 : 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that through his poverty you might become rich.
  • 2 Cor 9:1-2 : 1 Concerning the service to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you: 2 For I know the eagerness of your mind, for which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has inspired many.
  • 2 Cor 9:12 : 12 For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but is also abundant through many thanksgivings to God;
  • Acts 20:31 : 31 Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.
  • Acts 21:26 : 26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day, purifying himself with them, entered into the temple, to announce the fulfillment of the days of purification, at the end of which an offering should be made for each of them.
  • Rom 15:31 : 31 That I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my service for Jerusalem may be accepted by the saints;
  • 1 Cor 16:1-4 : 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have instructed the churches of Galatia, so you must do as well. 2 On the first day of the week, let each of you set aside and store up as God has prospered him, so there will be no collections when I come. 3 And when I arrive, whomever you approve by your letters, I will send to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 And if it is fitting that I go also, they shall go with me.

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    18In the midst of which some Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with a crowd, nor with tumult.

    19Who ought to have been present before you, to charge me, if they had anything against me.

    20Or else let those who are here say, if they found any wrongdoing in me, while I stood before the council,

    21Except it be for this one statement, that I cried standing among them, Regarding the resurrection of the dead I am questioned by you this day.

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  • Acts 24:10-12
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    10Then Paul, after the governor had motioned to him to speak, answered, Since I know that you have been for many years a judge to this nation, I do cheerfully respond for myself:

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    12And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, nor stirring up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:

  • Acts 21:26-27
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    26Then Paul took the men, and the next day, purifying himself with them, entered into the temple, to announce the fulfillment of the days of purification, at the end of which an offering should be made for each of them.

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    14But this I confess to you, that according to the Way which they call a sect, so I worship the God of my fathers, believing all things written in the law and in the prophets:

  • Gal 2:1
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  • Acts 21:22-24
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    23Do therefore what we tell you: We have four men who have taken a vow upon themselves;

    24Take them and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses so that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things of which they were informed concerning you are nothing; but that you yourself also walk orderly and keep the law.

  • Rom 15:25
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    25But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

  • Acts 20:18-19
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    18And when they had come to him, he said to them, "You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you,

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    3And when I arrive, whomever you approve by your letters, I will send to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

  • Acts 25:17
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    17Therefore, when they had come here, without any delay, I sat on the judgment seat the next day, and commanded the man to be brought forth.

  • Acts 10:29-30
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    29Therefore I came without objection as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what reason you have sent for me?

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    16And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and by you to be brought on my way toward Judea.

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    23But now having no more place in these regions, and having a great desire these many years to come to you,

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    30Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

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  • Rom 15:16
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    16That I should be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

  • Acts 26:17
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  • Acts 23:1
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  • Acts 25:15
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    19But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything to accuse my nation of.

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    5As also the high priest bears me witness, and all the council of the elders, from whom I also received letters to the brothers, and went to Damascus to bring those who were there bound to Jerusalem, to be punished.

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