Acts 24:17
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.”
παραγίνομαι
To come beside, to arrive, to appear. When he came to himself he said how many of my father's hired servants have food to spare. Coming to yourself is the first step home.
προσφορά
offerings,
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προσφορά
Offering, sacrifice brought forward. Prosphora. He has been offered once to bear the sins of many. The offering of Jesus was complete and final. Nothing more is required.
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ἔθνος
nation
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ἔθνος
Nation, people group, Gentile. Ethnos. Go and make disciples of all nations. Every people group on earth is included in God's redemptive plan. None are excluded.
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ἐλεημοσύνη
alms
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ἐλεημοσύνη
Mercy, almsgiving, charity. God is rich in mercy. His mercy is not reluctant or measured. It is abundant and freely given.
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πλείων
many
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πλείων
more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
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διά
After
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διά
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
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ποιέω
to then bring
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ποιέω
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
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