Acts 26:5 — They have known me for a long time, if they are willing to testify to it, that… — AMP | maBible
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Other reference formats: Acts 26.5, Acts 26v5, Ac. 26:5.
5 They have known me for a long time, if they are willing to testify to it, that according to the strictest sect of our religion, I have lived as a Pharisee.
Passage themes
Witnesses of his past — if they would testify
A Pharisee's youth — I lived a Pharisee
The strictest sect — after the most straitest sect of our religion
Notes and references
Paul probably is referring to the school of Shammai, which flourished from 30 b.c. to a.d. 20. Gamaliel, Paul’s teacher in the school of Hillel (22:3), discussed and interpreted the teachings of both schools, and often agreed with the teachings of Shammai, so Paul was familiar with Shammai as well…
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