Acts 24:17–18
Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
Now after many yeeres, I came to bring almes to my nation, & offrings:
Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.
*Wherupon certaine Iewes from Asia found me purified in the Temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult:
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 21.27.
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From verse 17
- Galatians 2:10Rank 1 from verse 17
- 1 Corinthians 16:1–4Rank 2 from verse 17
1NOW concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
3And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
4And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.
1¶ Now concerning the collection for the Saints, as I haue giuen order to the Churches of Galatia, euen so doe ye.
2Upon the first day of the weeke, let euery one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
3And when I come, whomsoeuer you shall approue by your letters, them wil I send to bring your †liberality vnto Ierusalem.
4And if it be meet that I goe also, they shall goe with me.
- Romans 15:25–28Rank 3 from verse 17
25But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
26For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
27It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
28When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
25But now I goe vnto Hierusalem, to minister vnto the Saints.
26For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia, to make a certaine contribution for the poore Saints which are at Hierusalem.
27It hath pleased them verely, and their detters they are. For if the Gentiles haue bene made partakers of their spirituall things, their duetie is also to minister vnto them in carnall things.
28When therefore I haue performed this, and hane sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spaine.
- 2 Corinthians 8:1–4Rank 4 from verse 17
1MOREOVER, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
2How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
3For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
4Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
1¶ Moreouer, brethren, wee do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the Churches of Macedonia,
2How that in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their ioy, and their deepe pouertie, abounded vnto the riches of their liberalitie.
3For to their power (I beare record) yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselues:
4Praying vs with much entreatie, that we would receiue the gift, and take vpon vs the fellowship of the ministring to the Saints.
- Acts 11:29–30Rank 5 from verse 17
29Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judæa:
30Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
29Then the disciples, euery man according to his abilitie, determined to send reliefe vnto the brethren which dwelt in Iudea.
30Which also they did, and sent it to the Elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
- 2 Corinthians 8:9Rank 6 from verse 17
9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
9For yee know the grace of our Lord Iesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poore, that yee through his pouertie might be rich.
- 2 Corinthians 9:1–2Rank 7 from verse 17
1FOR as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
2For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
1¶ For as touching the ministring to the Saints, it is superfluous for mee to write to you.
2For I know the forwardnesse of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a yeere agoe, and your zeale hath prouoked very many.
- 2 Corinthians 9:12Rank 8 from verse 17
- Acts 20:16Rank 9 from verse 17
16For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
16For Paul had determined to saile by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Hierusalem the day of Pentecost.
- Romans 15:31Rank 10 from verse 17
- Acts 20:31Rank 11 from verse 17
- Acts 21:26Rank 12 from verse 17
26Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
26Then Paul tooke the men, and the next day purifying himselfe with them, entred into the Temple, *to signifie the accomplishment of the dayes of purification, vntill that an offering should be offered for euery one of them:
From verse 18
- Acts 21:26–30Rank 1 from verse 18
26Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
27And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,
28Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
29(For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
30And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.
26Then Paul tooke the men, and the next day purifying himselfe with them, entred into the Temple, *to signifie the accomplishment of the dayes of purification, vntill that an offering should be offered for euery one of them:
27And when the seuen dayes were almost ended, the Iewes which were of Asia, when they saw him in the Temple, stirred vp all the people, and laide hands on him,
28Crying out, Men of Israel, helpe: this is y e man that teacheth al men euery where against the people, and the law, and this place: and farther brought Greeks also into the Temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
29(For they had seene before with him in the citie, Trophimus an Ephesian, whome they supposed that Paul had brought into the Temple.)
30And all the citie was moued, and the people ran together: and they tooke Paul, and drew him out of the Temple: and forthwith the doores were shut.
- Acts 26:21Rank 2 from verse 18
- Acts 24:12Rank 3 from verse 18
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Acts 24:17
1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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Periods of twelve months.
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A charitable gift given for the relief of the poor or needy.
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Gifts, contributions, or sacrifices presented in worship.
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Acts 24:18
Sense 1: Upon which. Sense 2: Following or as a consequence of what has just occurred.
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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.
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Members of the Jewish people or nation.
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The Roman province of Asia in western Asia Minor, as named in the New Testament.
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1. Discovered or obtained. 2. Established or founded.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of purify (to make clean or free from defilement, pollution, or ceremonial uncleanness).
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: A sacred house, building, or place devoted to the worship or presence of God or an idol. Sense 2: Christ's body, expressly called the temple of his body. Sense 3: A believer's body, or believers collectively, called the temple of God or of the Holy Ghost. Sense 4: The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb, expressly called the temple of the city.
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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.
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1. A great number or large gathered body of persons, creatures, or forces; a crowd, company, or host. 2. A great number, amount, fullness, or abundance of years, words, deeds, mercies, sins, possessions, waters, or other stated things.
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A loud, confused, or disorderly commotion or uproar.
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16And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
16And herein doe I exercise my selfe to haue alwayes a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
17Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
17Now after many yeeres, I came to bring almes to my nation, & offrings:
Selected passage18Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult.
18*Wherupon certaine Iewes from Asia found me purified in the Temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult:
Selected passage19Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.
19Who ought to haue beene here before thee, and obiect, if they had ought against me.