Acts 26:4

“Therefore my way of life from my youth, which from the beginning was spent among my own nation in Jerusalem, all the Jews know,

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;

In Context

3especially since you are well versed both in all the customs and questions in relation to the Jews; therefore I beg you to hear me patiently.

5since they have known me for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that according to the strictest sect of our religion I lived as a Pharisee.

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Cross References

Galatians 1:13For you have heard of my former conduct at one time in Judaism, that beyond measure I used to persecute the church of God, and I was devastating it.

2 Timothy 3:10You however have carefully followed my doctrine, lifestyle, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,

Matthew Henry on Acts 26:2-12

Paul's Fifth Defence. 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: 2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews: 3 Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently. 4 My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among… Read the whole commentary →

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