Acts 24:17

Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

Cross-references

Acts 24:11 Historical context

Acts 24:11 clarifies the timeline — Paul came to worship only twelve days earlier, giving context for his alms.

Acts 11:29 Parallel

Acts 11:29 records an earlier relief effort for Judean brothers, showing Paul's long involvement in bringing aid to Jerusalem.

Acts 11:30 Historical context

Acts 11:30 shows Barnabas and Saul delivering that relief—connecting Paul's later alms to his earlier role in famine relief.

Acts 20:16 Historical context

Acts 20:16 describes Paul hurrying to Jerusalem for Pentecost, the same journey where he brought the alms mentioned here.

Acts 21:26 Historical context

Acts 21:26 shows Paul purifying himself to present an offering in the temple — the same dual purpose of alms and offerings he mentions here.

Romans 15:25 explicitly states Paul's mission to Jerusalem to bring aid to the saints, directly aligning with his purpose here.

Romans 15:26 Historical context

Romans 15:26 specifies that the contribution came from Macedonia and Achaia, providing the source of the alms Paul brought.

1 Corinthians 16:1 Historical context

1 Corinthians 16:1 gives Paul's directive for the collection for the saints, which he later delivered as described here.

1 Corinthians 16:2 Historical context

1 Corinthians 16:2 instructs weekly savings for the collection, showing how the alms Paul brought were gathered.

Galatians 2:10 Historical context

Galatians 2:10 records the Jerusalem apostles' request to remember the poor — exactly the alms Paul now brings, fulfilling that agreement.

2 Corinthians 8:4 Historical context

2 Corinthians 8:4 describes the Gentile churches' eagerness to give — the very collection Paul was delivering as alms.