Philippians 3:6 as to my zeal [for Jewish tradition], a persecutor of the church; and as to righteousness [supposed right living] which [my fellow Jews believe] is in the La...

3:6 AMP

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Amplified Bible - as to my zeal [for Jewish tradition], a persecutor of the church; and as to righteousness [supposed right living] which [my fellow Jews believe] is in the Law, I proved myself blameless.
新标点和合本 - 就热心说，我是逼迫教会的；就律法上的义说，我是无可指摘的。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 就热心说，我是迫害教会的；就律法上的义说，我是无可指责的。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 就热心说，我是迫害教会的；就律法上的义说，我是无可指责的。
当代译本 - 论热心，我曾经迫害教会；论律法要求的义，我是无可指责的。
圣经新译本 - 按着热诚来说，我是迫害教会的；按着律法上的义来说，我是无可指摘的。
中文标准译本 - 按照热心说，我曾经逼迫教会；按照律法上的义说，我是无可指责的。
现代标点和合本 - 就热心说，我是逼迫教会的；就律法上的义说，我是无可指摘的。
和合本（拼音版） - 就热心说，我是逼迫教会的；就律法上的义说，我是无可指摘的。
New International Version - as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless.
New International Reader's Version - As far as being committed is concerned, I opposed and attacked the church. As far as keeping the law is concerned, I kept it perfectly.
English Standard Version - as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
New Living Translation - I was so zealous that I harshly persecuted the church. And as for righteousness, I obeyed the law without fault.
Christian Standard Bible - regarding zeal, persecuting the church; regarding the righteousness that is in the law, blameless.
New American Standard Bible - as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless.
New King James Version - concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
American Standard Version - as touching zeal, persecuting the church; as touching the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.
King James Version - Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
New English Translation - In my zeal for God I persecuted the church. According to the righteousness stipulated in the law I was blameless.
World English Bible - concerning zeal, persecuting the assembly; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.
新標點和合本 - 就熱心說，我是逼迫教會的；就律法上的義說，我是無可指摘的。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 就熱心說，我是迫害教會的；就律法上的義說，我是無可指責的。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 就熱心說，我是迫害教會的；就律法上的義說，我是無可指責的。
當代譯本 - 論熱心，我曾經迫害教會；論律法要求的義，我是無可指責的。
聖經新譯本 - 按著熱誠來說，我是迫害教會的；按著律法上的義來說，我是無可指摘的。
呂振中譯本 - 按熱心說呢、我逼迫教會；按律法上的義說呢、我則無可責備。
中文標準譯本 - 按照熱心說，我曾經逼迫教會；按照律法上的義說，我是無可指責的。
現代標點和合本 - 就熱心說，我是逼迫教會的；就律法上的義說，我是無可指摘的。
文理和合譯本 - 依熱衷則窘逐教會、依律中之義、則無間然、
文理委辦譯本 - 論及熱中、則窘逐教會、論及守法稱義、則無疵可摘、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 以律法言、則為法利賽人、以熱心言、則窘逐教會、以守律法之義言、則無過可責、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 以熱情論、固迫辱聖教會、不遺餘力者也。以守法論、固無懈可擊也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - en cuanto al celo, perseguidor de la iglesia; en cuanto a la justicia que la ley exige, intachable.
현대인의 성경 - 교회를 박해하기까지 한 열심을 가졌으며 율법에 비추어 보아도 흠이 없는 사람이었습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Я ревностно преследовал Церковь, и с точки зрения законнической праведности – беспорочен.
Восточный перевод - Я ревностно преследовал верующих в Ису Масиха и с точки зрения законнической праведности – беспорочен.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Я ревностно преследовал верующих в Ису аль-Масиха и с точки зрения законнической праведности – беспорочен.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Я ревностно преследовал верующих в Исо Масеха и с точки зрения законнической праведности – беспорочен.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Quant à mon zèle, il m’a conduit à persécuter l’Eglise. Face aux exigences de la Loi, j’étais sans reproche.
リビングバイブル - 熱心さの点ではどうだったかと言うと、熱心のあまり教会を激しく迫害したほどで、ユダヤ教の基準からいえば、非難されるところのない者でした。
Nestle Aland 28 - κατὰ ζῆλος διώκων τὴν ἐκκλησίαν, κατὰ δικαιοσύνην τὴν ἐν νόμῳ γενόμενος ἄμεμπτος.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - κατὰ ζῆλος διώκων τὴν ἐκκλησίαν, κατὰ δικαιοσύνην τὴν ἐν νόμῳ γενόμενος ἄμεμπτος.
Nova Versão Internacional - quanto ao zelo, perseguidor da igreja; quanto à justiça que há na Lei, irrepreensível.
Hoffnung für alle - Ich setzte mich mit großem Eifer für Gott ein und verfolgte deshalb sogar die christliche Gemeinde. Die Regeln des Gesetzes erfüllte ich bis in alle Einzelheiten, so dass niemand mir etwas vorwerfen konnte.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - xét theo bầu nhiệt huyết, tôi đã bức hại Hội Thánh; xét theo tiêu chuẩn thánh thiện của luật pháp Môi-se, nếp sống của tôi hoàn toàn không ai chê trách được.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ในด้านความเคร่งศาสนาข้าพเจ้าเคยข่มเหงคริสตจักร ในด้านความชอบธรรมตามบทบัญญัติข้าพเจ้าก็ไม่มีที่ติ
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เรื่องของความปรารถนาอันแรงกล้าในการรับใช้นั้นข้าพเจ้าข่มเหงคริสตจักร เรื่องความชอบธรรมโดยการถือกฎบัญญัติ ก็ไม่มีใครตำหนิข้าพเจ้าได้

交叉引用

Mark 10:20 - And he replied to Him, “Teacher, I have [carefully] kept all these [commandments] since my youth.”
Mark 10:21 - Looking at him, Jesus felt a love (high regard, compassion) for him, and He said to him, “You lack one thing: go and sell all your property and give [the money] to the poor, and you will have [abundant] treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk].”
Philippians 3:9 - and may be found in Him [believing and relying on Him], not having any righteousness of my own derived from [my obedience to] the Law and its rituals, but [possessing] that [genuine righteousness] which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith.
2 Samuel 21:2 - So the king called the Gibeonites and spoke to them (now the Gibeonites were not of the sons (descendants) of Israel but of the remnant (survivors) of the Amorites. The Israelites had sworn [an oath] to [spare] them, but Saul in his zeal for the sons of Israel and Judah had sought to strike down the Gibeonites).
Acts 26:5 - 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.
Luke 1:6 - They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.
Romans 9:31 - whereas Israel, [though always] pursuing the law of righteousness, did not succeed in fulfilling the law.
Romans 9:32 - And why not? Because it was not by faith [that they pursued it], but as though it were by works [relying on the merit of their works instead of their faith]. They stumbled over the stumbling Stone [Jesus Christ].
1 Timothy 1:13 - even though I was formerly a blasphemer [of our Lord] and a persecutor [of His church] and a shameful and outrageous and violent aggressor [toward believers]. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief.
Acts 9:1 - Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord [and relentless in his search for believers], went to the high priest,
Acts 9:2 - and he asked for letters [of authority] from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any men or women there belonging to the Way [believers, followers of Jesus the Messiah], men and women alike, he could arrest them and bring them bound [with chains] to Jerusalem.
Acts 9:3 - As he traveled he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him [displaying the glory and majesty of Christ];
Acts 9:4 - and he fell to the ground and heard a voice [from heaven] saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting and oppressing Me?”
Acts 9:5 - And Saul said, “Who are You, Lord?” And He answered, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting,
Acts 9:6 - now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
Acts 9:7 - The men who were traveling with him [were terrified and] stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one.
Acts 9:8 - Saul got up from the ground, but though his eyes were open, he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.
Acts 9:9 - And he was unable to see for three days, and he neither ate nor drank.
Acts 9:10 - Now in Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he answered, “Here I am, Lord.”
Acts 9:11 - And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and ask at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul; for he is praying [there],
Acts 9:12 - and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him, so that he may regain his sight.”
Acts 9:13 - But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, especially how much suffering and evil he has brought on Your saints (God’s people) at Jerusalem;
Acts 9:14 - and here [in Damascus] he has authority from the high priests to put in chains all who call on Your name [confessing You as Savior].”
Acts 9:15 - But the Lord said to him, “Go, for this man is a [deliberately] chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;
Acts 9:16 - for I will make clear to him how much he must suffer and endure for My name’s sake.”
Acts 9:17 - So Ananias left and entered the house, and he laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came [to Damascus], has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit [in order to proclaim Christ to both Jews and Gentiles].”
Acts 9:18 - Immediately something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he got up and was baptized;
Acts 9:19 - and he took some food and was strengthened. For several days [afterward] Saul remained with the disciples who were at Damascus.
Acts 21:20 - And when they heard it, they began glorifying and praising God; and they said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands of believers there are among the Jews, and they are all enthusiastic supporters of the Law [of Moses].
Romans 7:9 - I was once alive without [knowledge of] the Law; but when the commandment came [and I understood its meaning], sin became alive and I died [since the Law sentenced me to death].
2 Kings 10:16 - And he said, “Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord.” So he had Jehonadab in his chariot.
Romans 10:2 - For I testify about them that they have a certain enthusiasm for God, but not in accordance with [correct and vital] knowledge [about Him and His purposes].
Romans 10:3 - For not knowing about God’s righteousness [which is based on faith], and seeking to establish their own [righteousness based on works], they did not submit to God’s righteousness.
Romans 10:4 - For Christ is the end of the law [it leads to Him and its purpose is fulfilled in Him], for [granting] righteousness to everyone who believes [in Him as Savior].
Romans 10:5 - For Moses writes that the man who practices the righteousness which is based on law [with all its intricate demands] shall live by it.
1 Corinthians 15:9 - For I am the least [worthy] of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I [at one time] fiercely oppressed and violently persecuted the church of God.
Matthew 23:25 - “Woe to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the plate, but inside they are full of extortion and robbery and self-indulgence (unrestrained greed).
Matthew 5:20 - “For I say to you that unless your righteousness (uprightness, moral essence) is more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Acts 22:3 - “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.
Acts 22:4 - I persecuted and pursued the followers of this Way to the death, binding them with chains and putting [followers of Jesus] both men and women into prisons,
Galatians 1:13 - You have heard of my career and former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to hunt down and persecute the church of God extensively and [with fanatical zeal] tried [my best] to destroy it.
Galatians 1:14 - And [you have heard how] I surpassed many of my contemporaries among my countrymen in [my advanced study of the laws of] Judaism, as I was extremely loyal to the traditions of my ancestors.
Acts 26:9 - “So then, I [once] thought to myself that it was my duty to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Acts 26:10 - And this is just what I did in Jerusalem; I not only locked up many of the saints (God’s people) in prison after receiving authority from the chief priests, but also when they were being condemned to death, I cast my vote against them.
Acts 8:3 - But Saul began ravaging the church [and assaulting believers]; entering house after house and dragging off men and women, putting them in prison.

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交叉引用

Amplified Bible - as to my zeal [for Jewish tradition], a persecutor of the church; and as to righteousness [supposed right living] which [my fellow Jews believe] is in the Law, I proved myself blameless.
新标点和合本 - 就热心说，我是逼迫教会的；就律法上的义说，我是无可指摘的。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 就热心说，我是迫害教会的；就律法上的义说，我是无可指责的。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 就热心说，我是迫害教会的；就律法上的义说，我是无可指责的。
当代译本 - 论热心，我曾经迫害教会；论律法要求的义，我是无可指责的。
圣经新译本 - 按着热诚来说，我是迫害教会的；按着律法上的义来说，我是无可指摘的。
中文标准译本 - 按照热心说，我曾经逼迫教会；按照律法上的义说，我是无可指责的。
现代标点和合本 - 就热心说，我是逼迫教会的；就律法上的义说，我是无可指摘的。
和合本（拼音版） - 就热心说，我是逼迫教会的；就律法上的义说，我是无可指摘的。
New International Version - as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless.
New International Reader's Version - As far as being committed is concerned, I opposed and attacked the church. As far as keeping the law is concerned, I kept it perfectly.
English Standard Version - as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
New Living Translation - I was so zealous that I harshly persecuted the church. And as for righteousness, I obeyed the law without fault.
Christian Standard Bible - regarding zeal, persecuting the church; regarding the righteousness that is in the law, blameless.
New American Standard Bible - as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless.
New King James Version - concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
American Standard Version - as touching zeal, persecuting the church; as touching the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.
King James Version - Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
New English Translation - In my zeal for God I persecuted the church. According to the righteousness stipulated in the law I was blameless.
World English Bible - concerning zeal, persecuting the assembly; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.
新標點和合本 - 就熱心說，我是逼迫教會的；就律法上的義說，我是無可指摘的。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 就熱心說，我是迫害教會的；就律法上的義說，我是無可指責的。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 就熱心說，我是迫害教會的；就律法上的義說，我是無可指責的。
當代譯本 - 論熱心，我曾經迫害教會；論律法要求的義，我是無可指責的。
聖經新譯本 - 按著熱誠來說，我是迫害教會的；按著律法上的義來說，我是無可指摘的。
呂振中譯本 - 按熱心說呢、我逼迫教會；按律法上的義說呢、我則無可責備。
中文標準譯本 - 按照熱心說，我曾經逼迫教會；按照律法上的義說，我是無可指責的。
現代標點和合本 - 就熱心說，我是逼迫教會的；就律法上的義說，我是無可指摘的。
文理和合譯本 - 依熱衷則窘逐教會、依律中之義、則無間然、
文理委辦譯本 - 論及熱中、則窘逐教會、論及守法稱義、則無疵可摘、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 以律法言、則為法利賽人、以熱心言、則窘逐教會、以守律法之義言、則無過可責、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 以熱情論、固迫辱聖教會、不遺餘力者也。以守法論、固無懈可擊也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - en cuanto al celo, perseguidor de la iglesia; en cuanto a la justicia que la ley exige, intachable.
현대인의 성경 - 교회를 박해하기까지 한 열심을 가졌으며 율법에 비추어 보아도 흠이 없는 사람이었습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Я ревностно преследовал Церковь, и с точки зрения законнической праведности – беспорочен.
Восточный перевод - Я ревностно преследовал верующих в Ису Масиха и с точки зрения законнической праведности – беспорочен.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Я ревностно преследовал верующих в Ису аль-Масиха и с точки зрения законнической праведности – беспорочен.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Я ревностно преследовал верующих в Исо Масеха и с точки зрения законнической праведности – беспорочен.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Quant à mon zèle, il m’a conduit à persécuter l’Eglise. Face aux exigences de la Loi, j’étais sans reproche.
リビングバイブル - 熱心さの点ではどうだったかと言うと、熱心のあまり教会を激しく迫害したほどで、ユダヤ教の基準からいえば、非難されるところのない者でした。
Nestle Aland 28 - κατὰ ζῆλος διώκων τὴν ἐκκλησίαν, κατὰ δικαιοσύνην τὴν ἐν νόμῳ γενόμενος ἄμεμπτος.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - κατὰ ζῆλος διώκων τὴν ἐκκλησίαν, κατὰ δικαιοσύνην τὴν ἐν νόμῳ γενόμενος ἄμεμπτος.
Nova Versão Internacional - quanto ao zelo, perseguidor da igreja; quanto à justiça que há na Lei, irrepreensível.
Hoffnung für alle - Ich setzte mich mit großem Eifer für Gott ein und verfolgte deshalb sogar die christliche Gemeinde. Die Regeln des Gesetzes erfüllte ich bis in alle Einzelheiten, so dass niemand mir etwas vorwerfen konnte.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - xét theo bầu nhiệt huyết, tôi đã bức hại Hội Thánh; xét theo tiêu chuẩn thánh thiện của luật pháp Môi-se, nếp sống của tôi hoàn toàn không ai chê trách được.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ในด้านความเคร่งศาสนาข้าพเจ้าเคยข่มเหงคริสตจักร ในด้านความชอบธรรมตามบทบัญญัติข้าพเจ้าก็ไม่มีที่ติ
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เรื่องของความปรารถนาอันแรงกล้าในการรับใช้นั้นข้าพเจ้าข่มเหงคริสตจักร เรื่องความชอบธรรมโดยการถือกฎบัญญัติ ก็ไม่มีใครตำหนิข้าพเจ้าได้

Mark 10:20 - And he replied to Him, “Teacher, I have [carefully] kept all these [commandments] since my youth.”
Mark 10:21 - Looking at him, Jesus felt a love (high regard, compassion) for him, and He said to him, “You lack one thing: go and sell all your property and give [the money] to the poor, and you will have [abundant] treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk].”
Philippians 3:9 - and may be found in Him [believing and relying on Him], not having any righteousness of my own derived from [my obedience to] the Law and its rituals, but [possessing] that [genuine righteousness] which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith.
2 Samuel 21:2 - So the king called the Gibeonites and spoke to them (now the Gibeonites were not of the sons (descendants) of Israel but of the remnant (survivors) of the Amorites. The Israelites had sworn [an oath] to [spare] them, but Saul in his zeal for the sons of Israel and Judah had sought to strike down the Gibeonites).
Acts 26:5 - 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.
Luke 1:6 - They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.
Romans 9:31 - whereas Israel, [though always] pursuing the law of righteousness, did not succeed in fulfilling the law.
Romans 9:32 - And why not? Because it was not by faith [that they pursued it], but as though it were by works [relying on the merit of their works instead of their faith]. They stumbled over the stumbling Stone [Jesus Christ].
1 Timothy 1:13 - even though I was formerly a blasphemer [of our Lord] and a persecutor [of His church] and a shameful and outrageous and violent aggressor [toward believers]. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief.
Acts 9:1 - Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord [and relentless in his search for believers], went to the high priest,
Acts 9:2 - and he asked for letters [of authority] from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any men or women there belonging to the Way [believers, followers of Jesus the Messiah], men and women alike, he could arrest them and bring them bound [with chains] to Jerusalem.
Acts 9:3 - As he traveled he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him [displaying the glory and majesty of Christ];
Acts 9:4 - and he fell to the ground and heard a voice [from heaven] saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting and oppressing Me?”
Acts 9:5 - And Saul said, “Who are You, Lord?” And He answered, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting,
Acts 9:6 - now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
Acts 9:7 - The men who were traveling with him [were terrified and] stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one.
Acts 9:8 - Saul got up from the ground, but though his eyes were open, he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.
Acts 9:9 - And he was unable to see for three days, and he neither ate nor drank.
Acts 9:10 - Now in Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he answered, “Here I am, Lord.”
Acts 9:11 - And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and ask at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul; for he is praying [there],
Acts 9:12 - and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him, so that he may regain his sight.”
Acts 9:13 - But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, especially how much suffering and evil he has brought on Your saints (God’s people) at Jerusalem;
Acts 9:14 - and here [in Damascus] he has authority from the high priests to put in chains all who call on Your name [confessing You as Savior].”
Acts 9:15 - But the Lord said to him, “Go, for this man is a [deliberately] chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;
Acts 9:16 - for I will make clear to him how much he must suffer and endure for My name’s sake.”
Acts 9:17 - So Ananias left and entered the house, and he laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came [to Damascus], has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit [in order to proclaim Christ to both Jews and Gentiles].”
Acts 9:18 - Immediately something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he got up and was baptized;
Acts 9:19 - and he took some food and was strengthened. For several days [afterward] Saul remained with the disciples who were at Damascus.
Acts 21:20 - And when they heard it, they began glorifying and praising God; and they said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands of believers there are among the Jews, and they are all enthusiastic supporters of the Law [of Moses].
Romans 7:9 - I was once alive without [knowledge of] the Law; but when the commandment came [and I understood its meaning], sin became alive and I died [since the Law sentenced me to death].
2 Kings 10:16 - And he said, “Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord.” So he had Jehonadab in his chariot.
Romans 10:2 - For I testify about them that they have a certain enthusiasm for God, but not in accordance with [correct and vital] knowledge [about Him and His purposes].
Romans 10:3 - For not knowing about God’s righteousness [which is based on faith], and seeking to establish their own [righteousness based on works], they did not submit to God’s righteousness.
Romans 10:4 - For Christ is the end of the law [it leads to Him and its purpose is fulfilled in Him], for [granting] righteousness to everyone who believes [in Him as Savior].
Romans 10:5 - For Moses writes that the man who practices the righteousness which is based on law [with all its intricate demands] shall live by it.
1 Corinthians 15:9 - For I am the least [worthy] of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I [at one time] fiercely oppressed and violently persecuted the church of God.
Matthew 23:25 - “Woe to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the plate, but inside they are full of extortion and robbery and self-indulgence (unrestrained greed).
Matthew 5:20 - “For I say to you that unless your righteousness (uprightness, moral essence) is more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Acts 22:3 - “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.
Acts 22:4 - I persecuted and pursued the followers of this Way to the death, binding them with chains and putting [followers of Jesus] both men and women into prisons,
Galatians 1:13 - You have heard of my career and former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to hunt down and persecute the church of God extensively and [with fanatical zeal] tried [my best] to destroy it.
Galatians 1:14 - And [you have heard how] I surpassed many of my contemporaries among my countrymen in [my advanced study of the laws of] Judaism, as I was extremely loyal to the traditions of my ancestors.
Acts 26:9 - “So then, I [once] thought to myself that it was my duty to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Acts 26:10 - And this is just what I did in Jerusalem; I not only locked up many of the saints (God’s people) in prison after receiving authority from the chief priests, but also when they were being condemned to death, I cast my vote against them.
Acts 8:3 - But Saul began ravaging the church [and assaulting believers]; entering house after house and dragging off men and women, putting them in prison.