Acts 22:3 — I am a Jew, born in the city of Tarsus in Cilicia. But I grew up here in Jerusa… — CEV | maBible

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3 I am a Jew, born in the city of Tarsus in Cilicia. But I grew up here in Jerusalem where I was a student of Gamaliel and was taught to follow every single law of our ancestors. In fact, I was just as eager to obey God as any 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

22.3 Ac 5.34-39.

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

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