Acts 24:16 asv — Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.

American Standard Version

"Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always. "

— Acts 24:16, American Standard Version

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Acts 24 — Context

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

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But this I confess unto thee, that after the Way which they call a sect, so serve I the God of our fathers, believing all things which are according to the law, and which are written in the prophets;

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having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there shall be a resurrection both of the just and unjust.

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Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.

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Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings:

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amidst which they found me purified in the temple, with no crowd, nor yet with tumult: but there were certain Jews from Asia—

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who ought to have been here before thee, and to make accusation, if they had aught against me.

Acts 24:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 24:16 say?
Acts 24:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always. ”
Where is Acts 24:16 in the Bible?
Acts 24:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 24, verse 16.
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 24:16.
What translation should I read Acts 24:16 in?
Acts 24:16 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 24:16?
Acts 24:16 reads (ASV): “Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always. ” 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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