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Text -- Acts 24:17 (NET)

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24:17 After several years I came to bring to my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings,
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Names, People and Places:
 · Jerusalem the capital city of Israel,a town; the capital of Israel near the southern border of Benjamin


Dictionary Themes and Topics: TYCHICUS | TROPHIMUS | SECUNDUS | SACRIFICE, IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, 1 | PAUL, THE APOSTLE, 5 | LUKE, THE GOSPEL OF | LATIN | Giving | GALATIA | Felix | Feasts | FELIX; ANTONIUS | Defense | COLLECTION | BEG; BEGGAR; BEGGING | Alms | AFTER; AFTERWARD | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 8-12 | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 13-OUTLINE | ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, 1-7 | more
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Act 24:17 - -- After many years ( di' etōn pleionōn ). "At an interval (dia ) of more (pleionōn ) years"(than a few, one must add), not "after many years."I...

After many years ( di' etōn pleionōn ).

"At an interval (dia ) of more (pleionōn ) years"(than a few, one must add), not "after many years."If, as is likely Paul went up to Jerusalem in Act 18:22, that was some five years ago and would justify "pleionōn "(several years ago or some years ago).

Robertson: Act 24:17 - -- To bring alms ( eleēmosunas poiēson ). Another (see proskunēsōn in Act 24:11) example of the future participle of purpose in the N.T. These...

To bring alms ( eleēmosunas poiēson ).

Another (see proskunēsōn in Act 24:11) example of the future participle of purpose in the N.T. These "alms"(on eleēmosunas See Mat 6:1, Mat 6:4, and note on Act 10:2, common in Tobit and is in the papyri) were for the poor saints in Jerusalem (1Co 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8; 2Co 9:1-15; Rom 15:26) who were none the less Jews. "And offerings"(kai prosphoras ). The very word used in Act 21:26 of the offerings or sacrifices made by Paul for the four brethren and himself. It does not follow that it was Paul’ s original purpose to make these "offerings"before he came to Jerusalem (cf. Act 18:18). He came up to worship (Act 24:11) and to be present at Pentecost (Act 20:16).

JFB: Act 24:17 - -- Several

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JFB: Act 24:17 - -- I came to bring alms to my of Macedonia and Greece, which he had taken such pains to gather. This only allusion in the Acts to what is dwelt upon so f...

I came to bring alms to my of Macedonia and Greece, which he had taken such pains to gather. This only allusion in the Acts to what is dwelt upon so frequently in his own Epistles (Rom 15:25-26; 1Co 16:1-4; 2Co 8:1-4), throws a beautiful light on the truth of this History. (See PALEY'S Horæ Paulinæ).

JFB: Act 24:17 - -- Connected with his Jewish vow: see Act 24:18.

Connected with his Jewish vow: see Act 24:18.

Clarke: Act 24:17 - -- Now, after many years, etc. - And as a full proof that I act according to the dictates of this Divine and beneficent creed, though I have been many ...

Now, after many years, etc. - And as a full proof that I act according to the dictates of this Divine and beneficent creed, though I have been many years absent from my own country, and my political relation to it is almost necessarily dissolved, yet, far from coming to disturb the peace of society, or to injure any person, I have brought Alms to my nation, the fruits of my own earning and influence among a foreign people, and Offerings to my God and his temple, proving hereby my attachment to my country, and my reverence for the worship of my country’ s God.

Calvin: Act 24:17 - -- 17.And after many years His meaning is, that he had not of long time been at Jerusalem, but was conversant in other countries far distant, and that a...

17.And after many years His meaning is, that he had not of long time been at Jerusalem, but was conversant in other countries far distant, and that after long time he came now to bring alms, and to offer to God the sacrifice of thanks. Whereby doth also appear their want of good nature and their unthankfulness, because, seeing he had by all means deserved the goodwill of all the whole nation, they recompense him so evil. This place doth expound the former, where mention was made of worshipping. For it is certain that Paul came not purposely to offer in the temple, because he purposed to do that after he was come. But he doth only recite what the Jews found in him, which was of greatest weight for the matter which was now in hand. At length, when he saith that he was found in the temple doing this, and that having used first solemn purging, and, secondly, quietly without raising any tumult, he cleareth himself again of both crimes. For his purifying did witness that he did not pollute the temple; and, secondly, forasmuch as he did it quietly without any multitude, there was no suspicion of tumult. −

TSK: Act 24:17 - -- to bring : Act 11:29, Act 11:30, Act 20:16; Rom 15:25, Rom 15:26; 1Co 16:1, 1Co 16:2; 2Co 8:9; Gal 2:10 offerings : Act 21:26

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Barnes: Act 24:17 - -- Now after many years - After many years’ absence. Paul here commences a reply to the charge of Tentullus, that he had endeavored to profa...

Now after many years - After many years’ absence. Paul here commences a reply to the charge of Tentullus, that he had endeavored to profane the temple, Act 24:6. He begins by saying that his design in coming up to Jerusalem was to bring to his countrymen needed aid in a time of distress. It would be absurd to suppose, therefore, that his object in coming was to violate the customs of the temple, and to defile it.

I came to bring - See Act 11:29-30; compare the notes on Rom 15:25-26.

Alms - Charities; the gift of the churches.

To my nation - Not to all the nation, but to the poor saints or Christians who were in Judea, and who were suffering much by persecutions and trials.

And offerings - The word used here properly denotes "an offering or gift"of any kind; but it is usually applied to an oblation or offering made to God in the temple - "a thank-offering, a sacrifice."This is probably its meaning here. He came to bring aid to his needy countrymen, and an offering to God; and it was, therefore, no part of his purpose to interfere with, or to profane the worship of the temple.

Poole: Act 24:17 - -- After many years it is thought fourteen years, which we find mentioned, Gal 2:1 ; and therefore the more unlike to have any seditious practices there...

After many years it is thought fourteen years, which we find mentioned, Gal 2:1 ; and therefore the more unlike to have any seditious practices there, where he had so little acquaintance.

I came to bring alms to my nation and he was so far from designing mischief to his nation, that his charity to them put him upon this journey.

And offerings which in his condescension to the Jews, and hoping to gain their good will, he brought according to the law; as Act 21:26 . For whilst Jerusalem and the temple stood, those offerings were in a sort permitted; but God, in that general destruction of both city and temple, put an end to them all.

Gill: Act 24:17 - -- Now after many years,.... Absence from Jerusalem; it was now about five and twenty years since his conversion, and most of this time he spent among th...

Now after many years,.... Absence from Jerusalem; it was now about five and twenty years since his conversion, and most of this time he spent among the Gentiles; three years after it he went up to Jerusalem, and fourteen years after that, Gal 1:18 but it had now been some years since he had been there:

I came to bring alms to my nation; the collections which were made among the Gentile churches, particularly in Macedonia, for the poor saints at Jerusalem, Rom 15:25.

and offerings; either for the day of Pentecost, according to the usages of that feast, or the offerings on the account of the vow of the Nazarite, Act 21:26. The Vulgate Latin version adds, "and vows"; unless the spiritual and evangelical sacrifices of prayer and praise can be thought to be meant, since the ceremonial law was now abrogated; though it is manifest the apostle did at some times, and in some cases, comply with the Jews in the observance of it, in order to gain some.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Act 24:17 Or “sacrifices.” BDAG 887 s.v. προσφορά 1 has “προσφορ ...

Geneva Bible: Act 24:17 ( 4 ) Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. ( 4 ) Paul in conclusion tells the things thing which was truly done, wh...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Act 24:1-27 - --1 Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator,10 answers for his life and doctrine.24 He preaches Christ to the governor and his wife.26 The governor h...

Combined Bible: Act 24:17 - --notes on verse 10     

Maclaren: Act 24:10-25 - --Paul Before Felix Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years ...

MHCC: Act 24:10-21 - --Paul gives a just account of himself, which clears him from crime, and likewise shows the true reason of the violence against him. Let us never be dri...

Matthew Henry: Act 24:10-21 - -- We have here Paul's defence of himself, in answer to Tertullus's charge, and there appears in it a great deal of the spirit of wisdom and holiness, ...

Barclay: Act 24:10-21 - --Beginning at the passage, "But some Jews from Asia Paul's grammar went wrong. He began to say one thing and in mid-career changed over to another so...

Constable: Act 9:32--Rom 1:1 - --III. THE WITNESS TO THE UTTERMOST PART OF THE EARTH 9:32--28:31 Luke next recorded the church's expansion beyond...

Constable: Act 19:21--Rom 1:1 - --D. The extension of the church to Rome 19:21-28:31 "The panel is introduced by the programmatic statemen...

Constable: Act 23:33--27:1 - --3. Ministry in Caesarea 23:33-26:32 Paul's ministry in Caesarea was from prison. Luke devoted ab...

Constable: Act 24:1-27 - --Paul's defense before Felix ch. 24 "The delivery of the prisoner Paul to Caesarea marked...

Constable: Act 24:10-21 - --Paul's defense before Felix 24:10-21 24:10 Paul's complimentary introduction was sincere and truthful. Felix had had contact with the Jews in Palestin...

College: Act 24:1-27 - --ACTS 24 2. Paul's Trial before Felix (24:1-21) The Accusations against Paul (24:1-9) 1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesar...

McGarvey: Act 24:10-21 - --10-21. (10) " Then Paul answered (the governor nodding to him to speak): Knowing that you have been for many years a judge for this nation, I do the m...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES By Way of Introduction But for the Acts we should know nothing of the early apostolic period save what is told in the Epi...

JFB: Acts (Book Introduction) THIS book is to the Gospels what the fruit is to the tree that bears it. In the Gospels we see the corn of wheat falling into the ground and dying: in...

JFB: Acts (Outline) INTRODUCTION--LAST DAYS OF OUR LORD UPON EARTH--HIS ASCENSION. (Act 1:1-11) RETURN OF THE ELEVEN TO JERUSALEM--PROCEEDINGS IN THE UPPER ROOM TILL PEN...

TSK: Acts (Book Introduction) The Acts of the Apostles is a most valuable portion of Divine revelation; and, independently of its universal reception in the Christian church, as an...

TSK: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Act 24:1, Paul being accused by Tertullus the orator, Act 24:10. answers for his life and doctrine; Act 24:24, He preaches Christ to the ...

Poole: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 24

MHCC: Acts (Book Introduction) This book unites the Gospels to the Epistles. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles Peter and Paul, and of the Christian church from th...

MHCC: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) (Act 24:1-9) The speech of Tertullus against Paul. (Act 24:10-21) Paul's defence before Felix. (Act 24:22-27) Felix trembles at the reasoning of Pau...

Matthew Henry: Acts (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Acts of the Apostles We have with an abundant satisfaction seen the foundation of our holy religion...

Matthew Henry: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) We left Paul a prisoner at Caesarea, in Herod's judgment-hall, expecting his trial to come on quickly; for in the beginning of his imprisonment his...

Barclay: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES A Precious Book In one sense Acts is the most important book in the New Testament. It is the simple truth t...

Barclay: Acts 24 (Chapter Introduction) A Flattering Speech And A False Charge (Act_24:1-9) Paul's Defence (Act_24:10-21) Plain Speaking To A Guilty Governor (Act_24:22-27)

Constable: Acts (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The title "Acts of the Apostles" is very ancient. The Anti-Marcioni...

Constable: Acts (Outline) Outline I. The witness in Jerusalem 1:1-6:7 A. The founding of the church 1:1-2:46 ...

Constable: Acts Acts Bibliography Albright, William Foxwell. The Archaeology of Palestine. 1949. Revised ed. Pelican Archaeolog...

Haydock: Acts (Book Introduction) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. INTRODUCTION. St. Luke, who had published his gospel, wrote also a second volume, which, from the first ages, hath bee...

Gill: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ACTS This book, in some copies, is called, "The Acts of the holy Apostles". It contains an history of the ministry and miracles of ...

College: Acts (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION As early as the second century the title "The Acts of the Apostles" was given to this document. Before that time the work probably circu...

College: Acts (Outline) OUTLINE I. THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM - 1:1-8:1a A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK - 1:1-3 B. THE COMMISSIONING OF THE APOSTLES - 1:4-8 C. THE ASCENSI...

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