Acts 24:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

And herein, х en (G1722) toutoo (G5129)] - rather, 'on this ground,' 'accordingly,' or, in view of that awful day just referred to (2 Corinthians 5:10),

Do I exercise myself. The "I" here is emphatic [autos (G846 )]: q.d., 'whatever they do, this is my study,'

To have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. (Compare Acts 23:1 ; 2 Corinthians 1:12 ; 2 Corinthians 2:17): q.d., 'These are the great principles of my life, and how different from turbulence and sectarianism!'

Acts 24:16

16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.