Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.

ACTS 24:13KJV
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Acts 24:13 (KJV)

What does Acts 24:13 mean?

Acts 24:13 means that Paul is telling his accusers they cannot prove the charges they have brought against him. Paul is insisting that there is no real evidence for the things they are saying about him.

In this verse, Paul is speaking to the Roman governor Felix during a legal hearing. Jewish leaders have accused Paul of causing trouble and breaking the law, but Paul points out that they have no proof for their claims. This is part of Paul’s defense speech, where he calmly challenges the accusations and highlights the lack of evidence against him.

Why Acts 24:13 matters

  • Acts 24:13 shows Paul using the legal system to defend himself, emphasizing the importance of truth and evidence rather than just accusations.
  • The verse highlights the tension between Paul and the religious leaders, making clear that their case is based on accusation rather than fact.
  • This moment helps set the stage for the rest of Paul’s defense and the outcome of his trial, showing his confidence in the fairness of the process and his innocence.

Where else these words appear

“they” Greek G2723 · used in 21 verses

  • Matthew 12:10 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.
  • Luke 23:10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.
  • Acts 24:19 Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.

“prove” Greek G3936 · used in 40 verses

  • Matthew 26:53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
  • Acts 1:10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
  • Romans 6:19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.

“Neither” Greek G3777 · used in 45 verses

  • Matthew 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
  • John 9:3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
  • Galatians 1:12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

“now” Greek G3568 · used in 133 verses

  • Matthew 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
  • John 21:10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.
  • 2 Corinthians 13:2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: