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Acts 24:17

Weymouth NT

»Now after an interval of several years I came to bring alms to my nation, and to offer sacrifices.«

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For Paul's plan was to sail past Ephesus, so as not to spend much time in the province of Asia; since he was very desirous of being in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of the Harvest Festival.

Therefore be on the alert; and remember that, night and day, for three years, I never ceased admonishing every one, even with tears.

So Paul associated with the men; and the next day, having purified himself with them, he went into the Temple, giving every one to understand that the days of their purification were finished, and there he remained until the sacrifice for each of them was offered.

At the same time he hoped that Paul would give him money; and for this reason he sent for him the oftener to converse with him.

asking that I may escape unhurt from those in Judaea who are disobedient, and that the service which I am going to Jerusalem to render may be well received by the Church there,

This led us to urge Titus that, as he had previously been the one who commenced the work, so he should now go and complete among you this act of beneficence also.

For you know the condescending goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ–how for your sakes He became poor, though He was rich, in order that you through His poverty might grow rich.

For the service rendered in this sacred gift not only helps to relieve the wants of God's people, but it is also rich in its results and awakens a chorus of thanksgiving to God.

Only they urged that we should remember their poor–a thing which was uppermost in my own mind.




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