Acts 24:17 kjva — Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Acts 24:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 24 — Context

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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:

15

And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

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And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

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

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Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.

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Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.

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Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council,

Acts 24:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 24:17 say?
Acts 24:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.”
Where is Acts 24:17 in the Bible?
Acts 24:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 24, verse 17.
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 24:17.
What translation should I read Acts 24:17 in?
Acts 24:17 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 24:17?
Acts 24:17 reads (KJVA): “Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.” 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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