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"Indeed, all the Jews know my way of life from my youth up, which was from the beginning among my own nation and at Jerusalem;
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A Defense Built on Reputation
Commentators note that Paul begins his defense by appealing to his public reputation. His 'manner of life' was well-known from his youth in Jerusalem, even to his accusers. Scholars like John Calvin explain this wasn't boasting, but a necessary strategy to counter slander and establish credibility before presenting his case for Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
My manner of life. My opinions, principles, and conduct.
From my youth. Paul was born in Tarsus; but at an early period, h…
My manner of life (την μεν ουν βιωσιν μου). With μεν ουν Paul passes from the capt-
atio benevolentiae (verse…
19th Century
Anglican
My manner of life from my youth.—The Apostle refers, of course, to the time when he first came up to Jerusalem to study t…
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Baptist
My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; which knew me from the beginning…
It was not in spite of his Jewish heritage but because of it, Paul insisted, that he believed and proclaimed what he did. So he began the body of h…
16th Century
Protestant
My life which I have led. He does not yet enter into the substance of the case; but because he was wrongfully accused and burdened with ma…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My manner of life, from my youth That is, his conduct and deportment, his behaviour among men, from the time that he…
Christianity teaches us to give a reason of the hope that is in us, and also to give honour to whom honour is due, without flattery or fear of man.…
