Acts 24:21 asv — except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in…

American Standard Version

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

— Acts 24:21, American Standard Version

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Acts 24 — Context

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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.

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Or else let these men themselves say what wrong-doing they found when I stood before the council,

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

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But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred them, saying, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will determine your matter.

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And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and not to forbid any of his friends to minister unto him.

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But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.

Acts 24:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 24:21 say?
Acts 24:21 in the American Standard Version reads: “except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question before you this day. ”
Where is Acts 24:21 in the Bible?
Acts 24:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 24, verse 21.
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 24:21.
What translation should I read Acts 24:21 in?
Acts 24:21 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 24:21?
Acts 24:21 reads (ASV): “except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question before you this day. ” 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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