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Now about the things which I write to you, behold, before God, I`m not lying.
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A Defense Under Oath
Scholars explain that Paul's statement, "before God, I lie not," is a formal oath. He isn't just being emphatic; he is likely refuting specific accusations from his opponents who claimed he misrepresented his history and his relationship with the Jerusalem apostles. The oath covers his entire testimony in the chapter.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Behold, before God, I lie not. This is an oath, or a solemn appeal to God (See Note, Romans 9:1). The purpose of this oath here…
I lie not (ου ψευδομα). So important does he deem the point that he takes solemn oath about it.
19th Century
Anglican
A solemn assertion of the truth of these statements as to the extent of the Apostle’s relation with the elder disciples.
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Paul swears (cf. Romans 9:1; 2 Corinthians 1:23; 2 Corinthians 11:31; 1 Thessalonians 2:5; [Referenc…
16th Century
Protestant
Now the things which I write to you. This affirmation extends to the whole narrative.
The vast earnestness of Paul on this subject i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now the things which I write to you Concerning his education, his religion, his principles and practices before conv…
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St. Paul was wonderfully brought to the knowledge and faith of Christ. All who are savingly converted, are called by the grace of God; their conver…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing that he did not receive the Gospel from any human source before or at the time of his conversion, the Apostle now proves that he did …
