Acts 24 in the early church
14 passages quote, allude to, or echo Acts 24, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
Verses: 5 · 10 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 19 · 25 · 26
Acts 24:5
We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:5 | Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 29.1.3 · Epiphanius of Salamis | allusion, medium confidence | 374-377 |
| Acts 24:5 | Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 29.6.2 · Epiphanius of Salamis | quotation, high confidence | 374-377 |
| Acts 24:5 | Homilies on Matthew 9.4 · John Chrysostom | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 390 |
Acts 24:10
When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:10 | Catechetical Lecture 17.31 · Cyril of Jerusalem | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 350 |
Acts 24:12
Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:12 | Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 29.6.4 · Epiphanius of Salamis | quotation, high confidence | 374-377 |
Acts 24:13
Nor can they prove to you any of their charges against me.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:13 | Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 29.6.4 · Epiphanius of Salamis | quotation, high confidence | 374-377 |
Acts 24:14
I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:14 | Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 29.6.4 · Epiphanius of Salamis | quotation, high confidence | 374-377 |
Acts 24:15
and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:15 | Apostolic Constitutions 5.7.4 · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 380 |
| Acts 24:15 | Apostolic Constitutions 6.11.9 · Anonymous | allusion, high confidence | ca. 380 |
Acts 24:16
In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:16 | On Christ and Antichrist 67 · Hippolytus of Rome | echo, medium confidence | ca. 200–215 |
Acts 24:17
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:17–18 | Against Vigilantius 13 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | 406 |
Acts 24:19
who ought to appear before you and bring charges, if they have anything against me.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:19 | Defence against the Arians 82 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 349–357 |
Acts 24:25
As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:25 | Sermon 108.2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
Acts 24:26
At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:26 | On Flight in Persecution 12 · Tertullian | allusion, high confidence | ca. 208–213 |