Acts 24:11 kjv — Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.

King James Version

"Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship."

— Acts 24:11, King James Version

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Acts 24 — Context

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Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.

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And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.

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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:

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Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.

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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:

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Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.

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But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:

Acts 24:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 24:11 say?
Acts 24:11 in the King James Version reads: “Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.”
Where is Acts 24:11 in the Bible?
Acts 24:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 24, verse 11.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 24:11.
What translation should I read Acts 24:11 in?
Acts 24:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 24:11?
Acts 24:11 reads (KJV): “Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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