Acts 24:17

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

"Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings." - Acts 24:17
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What does Acts 24:17 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 24:17 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings." This verse is part of a speech given by the Apostle Paul when he is brought before the Roman governor Felix to defend himself against the…

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The Generosity of a Transformed Heart: Lessons from Acts 24:17

Acts 24:17 states, "Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings." This simple yet profound declaration from the Apostle Paul sheds light on the transformative power of generosity and the purpose behind our giving. As we delve into this verse, we…

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A Prayer of Generosity and Purpose

Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude, reflecting on the words from Acts 24:17, "Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings." Lord, these words resonate deeply within our souls, teaching us the importance of giving and…

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Acts 24:17 - "Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings."
Acts 17:24 - "God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;"
Acts 17:24-25 - "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else."
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Acts 12:24 - "¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied."
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Acts 17:17 - "Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him."
Acts 24:9 - "And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so."
Acts 14:24 - "And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia."
Acts 24:13 - "Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me."
Acts 28:24 - "And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not."
Acts 24:24 - "And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ."
Acts 17:33 - "So Paul departed from among them."
Acts 8:17 - "Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost."
Acts 17:8 - "And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things."
Acts 1:17 - "For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry."