For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
Acts 24:17 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings: More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now after several years I came up [to Jerusalem] to bring to my people contributions of charity and offerings. American Standard Version (1901) Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings: Common English Bible After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring gifts for the poor of my nation and to offer sacrifices. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, after many years, I went to my nation, bringing alms and offerings and vows, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings, and vows. |
For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
Wherefore watch ye, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not to admonish every one night and day with tears.
Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them went into the temple, declaring the fulfillment of the days of purification, until the offering was offered for every one of them.
He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
that I may be delivered from them that are disobedient in Judaea, and that my ministration which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;
Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace also.
For 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 become rich.
For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God;
only they would that we should remember the poor; which very thing I was also zealous to do.