Acts 24:6 nasb — "And he even tried to desecrate the temple; and then we arrested him. [We wanted to judge him according to our own Law.

NASB

""And he even tried to desecrate the temple; and then we arrested him. [We wanted to judge him according to our own Law."

— Acts 24:6, NASB

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Acts 24 — Context

3

we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

4

"But, that I may not weary you any further, I beg you to grant us, by your kindness, a brief hearing.

5

"For we have found this man a real pest and a fellow who stirs up dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.

6

"And he even tried to desecrate the temple; and then we arrested him. [We wanted to judge him according to our own Law.

7

"But Lysias the commander came along, and with much violence took him out of our hands,

8

ordering his accusers to come before you.] By examining him yourself concerning all these matters you will be able to ascertain the things of which we accuse him."

9

The Jews also joined in the attack, asserting that these things were so.

Acts 24:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 24:6 say?
Acts 24:6 in the NASB reads: “"And he even tried to desecrate the temple; and then we arrested him. [We wanted to judge him according to our own Law.”
Where is Acts 24:6 in the Bible?
Acts 24:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 24, verse 6.
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 24:6.
What translation should I read Acts 24:6 in?
Acts 24:6 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 24:6?
Acts 24:6 reads (NASB): “"And he even tried to desecrate the temple; and then we arrested him. [We wanted to judge him according to our own Law.” 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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