For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus so that he might not spend much time in Asia, because he was hurrying to be in Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Shavuot.
Acts 24:17 - Tree of Life Version Now after several years, I came to bring tzadakah to my country for the poor and to present offerings. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 decided to sail past Ephesus so that he might not spend much time in Asia, because he was hurrying to be in Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Shavuot.
Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning you with tears.
The next day Paul took the men, purifying himself along with them. He went into the Temple, announcing when the days of purification would be completed and the sacrifice would be offered for each one of them.
At the same time too, he was hoping that money would be given to him by Paul; so he sent for him frequently and would talk with him.
Pray that I might be rescued from the unbelieving Judeans, and that my service for Jerusalem might be acceptable to the kedoshim.
So we urged Titus that, just as he had made a start before, so he should also complete this gracious service for you.
For you know the grace of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah—that even though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that through His poverty you might become rich.
For this service of giving is not only supplying the needs of the kedoshim, but is also overflowing with many thanksgivings to God.
They asked only that we remember the poor—something I also was eager to do.