Acts 24:18 net — which I was doing when they found me in the temple, ritually purified, without a crowd or a disturbance.

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"which I was doing when they found me in the temple, ritually purified, without a crowd or a disturbance."

— Acts 24:18, NET Bible

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Acts 24 — Context

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I have a hope in God(a hope that these men themselves accept too) that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.

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This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.

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After several years I came to bring to my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings,

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which I was doing when they found me in the temple, ritually purified, without a crowd or a disturbance.

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But there are some Jews from the province of Asia who should be here before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.

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Or these men here should tell what crime they found me guilty of when I stood before the council,

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other than this one thing I shouted out while I stood before them:‘I am on trial before you today concerning the resurrection of the dead.’”

Acts 24:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 24:18 say?
Acts 24:18 in the NET Bible reads: “which I was doing when they found me in the temple, ritually purified, without a crowd or a disturbance.”
Where is Acts 24:18 in the Bible?
Acts 24:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 24, verse 18.
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 24:18.
What translation should I read Acts 24:18 in?
Acts 24:18 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 24:18?
Acts 24:18 reads (NET): “which I was doing when they found me in the temple, ritually purified, without a crowd or a disturbance.” 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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