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Acts 22:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 22:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 22 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.”
Acts 22:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 22:3
Born in Tarsus—Paul claims both Jewish purity and Roman citizenship (21:39). Tarsus was a major intellectual center, suggesting elite education. At the feet of Gamaliel (παρὰ τοὺς πόδας Γαμαλιήλ)—Studying 'at the feet' indicated formal rabbinic discipleship. Gamaliel I was the most respected Pharisee of his generation (Acts 5:34-39), grandson of Hillel, whose moderate wisdom had earlier spared the apostles' lives.Perfect manner of the law (ἀκρίβειαν τοῦ πατρῴου νόμου)—The Greek 'akribeia' means exactness, precision, strictness. Paul wasn't a casual Jew but a zealous Pharisee who kept the law m...
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Cross-References for Acts 22:3
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“of the stock of Israel”
“if they are willing to testify”
“Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah{or, Judas} for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,,And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,,,,,,,,,”
“a Pharisee named Gamaliel”
“I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city. I beg you, allow me to speak to the people.”
“when they heard it”
“Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.”
“who also sat at Jesus' feet”
“Set on the great pot”
“he loves the people. All his saints are in your hand. They sat down at your feet; [Everyone] shall receive of your words.”