Acts 24:14 bbe — But this I will say openly to you, that I do give worship to the God of our fathers after that Way, which to them is no…

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"But this I will say openly to you, that I do give worship to the God of our fathers after that Way, which to them is not the true religion: but I have belief in all the things which are in the law and in the books of the prophets:"

— Acts 24:14, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 24 — Context

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Seeing that you are able to make certain of the fact that it is not more than twelve days from the time when I came up to Jerusalem for worship;

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And they have not seen me in argument with any man in the Temple, or working up the feelings of the people, in the Synagogues or in the town:

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And they are not able to give facts in support of the things which they say against me now.

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But this I will say openly to you, that I do give worship to the God of our fathers after that Way, which to them is not the true religion: but I have belief in all the things which are in the law and in the books of the prophets:

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Hoping in God for that which they themselves are looking for, that there will be a coming back from the dead for upright men and wrongdoers.

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And in this, I do my best at all times to have no reason for shame before God or men.

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Now after a number of years I came to give help and offerings to my nation:

Acts 24:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 24:14 say?
Acts 24:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But this I will say openly to you, that I do give worship to the God of our fathers after that Way, which to them is not the true religion: but I have belief in all the things which are in the law and in the books of the prophets:”
Where is Acts 24:14 in the Bible?
Acts 24:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 24, verse 14.
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 24:14.
What translation should I read Acts 24:14 in?
Acts 24:14 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 24:14?
Acts 24:14 reads (BBE): “But this I will say openly to you, that I do give worship to the God of our fathers after that Way, which to them is not the true religion: but I have belief in all the things which are in the law and in the books of the prophets:” 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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