Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings and vows. to bring. Acts 11:29,30 And the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea. . . . Acts 20:16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, lest he should be stayed any time in Asia. For he hasted. if it were possible for him, to keep the day of Pentecost at Jerusalem. Romans 15:25,26 But now I shall go to Jerusalem, to minister unto the saints. . . . 1 Corinthians 16:1,2 Now concerning the collections that are made for the saints: as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, so do ye also. . . . 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich he became poor for your sakes: that through his poverty you might be rich. Galatians 2:10 Only that we should be mindful of the poor: which same thing also I was careful to do. offerings. Acts 21:26 Then Paul took the men and, the next day being purified with them, entered into the temple, giving notice of the accomplishment of the days of purification, until an oblation should be offered for every one of them. Context Paul's Defense to Felix…16And herein do I endeavour to have always a conscience without offence, towards God and towards men. 17Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings and vows. 18In which I was found purified in the temple: neither with multitude nor with tumult.… Cross References Acts 11:29 And the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea. Acts 20:31 Therefore watch, keeping in memory that for three years I ceased not with tears to admonish every one of you, night and day. Acts 24:26 Hoping also withal that money should be given him by Paul: for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him. Romans 15:25 But now I shall go to Jerusalem, to minister unto the saints. 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collections that are made for the saints: as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, so do ye also. 2 Corinthians 8:1 Now we make known unto you, brethren, the grace of God that hath been given in the churches of Macedonia. 2 Corinthians 8:4 With much entreaty begging of us the grace and communication of the ministry that is done toward the saints. 2 Corinthians 8:6 Insomuch, that we desired Titus, that, as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace. 2 Corinthians 9:1 For concerning the ministry that is done towards the saints, it is superfluous for me to write unto you. 2 Corinthians 9:2 For I know your forward mind: for which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia also is ready from the year past. And your emulation hath provoked very many. Galatians 2:10 Only that we should be mindful of the poor: which same thing also I was careful to do. Lexicon AfterΔι’ (Di’) Preposition Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. several πλειόνων (pleionōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural - Comparative Strong's Greek 4119: Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. years, ἐτῶν (etōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 2094: A year. Apparently a primary word; a year. then, δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. I returned [ to Jerusalem ] παρεγενόμην (paregenomēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 3854: From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly. to bring ποιήσων (poiēsōn) Verb - Future Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. alms ἐλεημοσύνας (eleēmosynas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 1654: Abstr: alms-giving, charity; concr: alms, charity. From eleos; compassionateness, i.e. beneficence, or a benefaction. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. people ἔθνος (ethnos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. to present offerings. προσφοράς (prosphoras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 4376: An offering, sacrifice. From prosphero; presentation; concretely, an oblation or sacrifice. Additional Translations After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings. Now after many years, I arrived to bring alms to my nation, and offerings, Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings: And after a lapse of many years I arrived, bringing alms to my nation, and offerings. 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. "Now after an interval of several years I came to bring alms to my nation, and to offer sacrifices. Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings; 'And after many years I came, about to do kind acts to my nation, and offerings, Jump to Previous Absence Acts Alms Arrived Gifts Help Interval Jerusalem Kind Lapse Nation Needy Offer Offerings Poor Present Sacrifices SeveralJump to Next Absence Acts Alms Arrived Gifts Help Interval Jerusalem Kind Lapse Nation Needy Offer Offerings Poor Present Sacrifices SeveralExternal Links Acts 24:17 NIVActs 24:17 NLT Acts 24:17 ESV Acts 24:17 NASB Acts 24:17 ASV Acts 24:17 Bible Apps Acts 24:17 Biblia Paralela Acts 24:17 Chinese Bible Acts 24:17 French Bible Acts 24:17 German Bible Alphabetical: absence After alms an and bring came for gifts I Jerusalem my nation Now of offerings people poor present several the to years NT Apostles: Acts 24:17 Now after some years I came (Acts of the Apostles Ac) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |