Acts 22:3 — “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated a… — AMP | maBible
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3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strictness of the law of our fathers, being ardent and passionate for God just as all of you are today.
Passage themes
Paul's Jewish identity — I am verily a man which am a Jew
Tarsus, his native city — born in Tarsus
The province of Cilicia — a city in Cilicia
Sitting at the teacher's feet — at the feet
Gamaliel, teacher of the law — of Gamaliel
A Pharisee's training — taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers
The persecutor's zeal — was zealous toward God
Notes and references
According to the Talmud, Gamaliel, who was the leading scholar of the Torah from a.d. 20 to 40, taught a school of 1,000 advanced students.
About this book
Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc