Acts 24:19 kjva — Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Acts 24:19, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 24 — Context

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.

22

And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.

Acts 24:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 24:19 say?
Acts 24:19 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.”
Where is Acts 24:19 in the Bible?
Acts 24:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 24, verse 19.
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 24:19.
What translation should I read Acts 24:19 in?
Acts 24:19 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 24:19?
Acts 24:19 reads (KJVA): “Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.” 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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