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concerning zeal, persecuting the assembly; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.
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The Pinnacle of Human Effort
Commentators emphasize that Paul wasn't just a good religious person; he was at the pinnacle of human achievement. His zeal led him to persecute the church, and his adherence to the law was so meticulous that he was considered 'blameless' by human standards. As multiple scholars note, if anyone could have been saved by their own works, it was Paul, which makes his later rejection of these credentials all the more powerful.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Concerning zeal, persecuting the Church. Showing the greatness of my zeal for the religion which I believed to be true, by persecuting tho…
As touching zeal (κατα ζηλος). So the old MSS. treating ζηλος as neuter, not masculine. He was a zealot against Christianity, "per…
19th Century
Anglican
Concerning zeal, persecuting the church.—The word “zeal” () is probably used almost technically to describe his adherence to the p…
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Baptist
Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; concer…
When measured for its zeal, Paul’s pre-Christian life had been noted for promoting Judaism and condemning Christians. He had become the archpersecu…
16th Century
Protestant
As to the righteousness which is in the law, there can be no doubt he means by this the entire righteousness of the law, for it would be t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Concerning zeal, persecuting the church The Vulgate Latin version adds, "of God", as in (Galatians 1:13)…
Sincere Christians rejoice in Christ Jesus. The prophet calls the false prophets dumb dogs (Isaiah 56:10); the apostle seems t…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle proposed the example believers should follow; here, he shows whose example they should avoid. He does three things in this …
