Acts 24:13
What does Acts 24:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 24:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 24:13 means
Paul asserts that his accusers cannot prove their claims. This is not evasive; it is a call for proper evidence. Under Roman justice, accusations required witnesses and substantiation. Paul is confident because truth is on his side: no riots, no profanation, no seditious plot. This statement invites Felix to measure rhetoric against reality. It shows that Christians are not above the law but expect it to be applied fairly. Paul will now move from defense to affirmation, explaining what he does believe and practice as a follower of the Way.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Neither can they prove to thee the things whereof they now accuse me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Neither can they prove to thee the things whereof they now accuse me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they are not able to give facts in support of the things which they say against me now.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862nor are they able to prove against me the things concerning which they now accuse me.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Neither can they prove unto thee the things whereof they now accuse me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890neither can they make good the things of which they now accuse me.
Context
Having denied incitement and any public disorder, Paul turns to the legal standard: proof. Verse 13 is the hinge between rebutting false charges and positively stating his faith. In verse 14, he will confess his allegiance to the Way while affirming continuity with the God of their fathers and the Scriptures. This transition reframes the issue from political danger to theological fulfillment, which becomes decisive when he speaks of resurrection in verses 15 and 21.
v.12and neither in the temple did they find me disputing with any man or stirring up a crowd, nor in the synagogues, nor in the city.
v.13This passage
v.14But this I confess unto thee, that after the Way which they call a sect, so serve I the God of our fathers, believing all things which are according to the law, and which are written in the prophets;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Peter 3:16
having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
- Acts 25:7
And when he was come, the Jews that had come down from Jerusalem stood round about him, bringing against him many and grievous charges which they could not prove;
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