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A Mission of Charity, Not Chaos
Commentators explain that Paul's defense is simple and powerful. He states his reason for coming to Jerusalem was not to stir up trouble or defile the temple, but to perform acts of charity and worship. He came "to bring alms to my nation, and offerings," directly contradicting the accusations of his opponents and highlighting their ingratitude.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 24:17
18th Century
Theologian
Now after many years. After many years' absence, Paul here begins his reply to the charges of Tertullus that he had attempted to profane t…
AT Robertson
On Acts 24:17
After many years (δι' ετων πλειονων). "At an interval (δια) of more (πλειονων) years" (than a few, one must add), not "after many …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 24:17
19th Century
Bishop
Now after many years.—Four years had passed since the previous visit of Acts 18:22. The use of “many” in this instance is notewort…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 24:17
Reconstructing for Felix what happened in Jerusalem, Paul spoke of coming to Jerusalem “to bring my people gifts for the poor and to present offeri…
John Calvin
On Acts 24:17
16th Century
Theologian
And after many years. His meaning is that he had not been in Jerusalem for a long time but had been residing in other far-distant countrie…
John Gill
On Acts 24:17
17th Century
Pastor
Now after many years
Absence from Jerusalem; it was now about five and twenty years since his conversion, and most o…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 24:10–21
17th Century
Minister
Paul gives a just account of himself, which clears him from crime and also shows the true reason for the violence against him. Let us never be driv…