Act 22:3, 23:1, 24:14, 27:23, Rom 1:8-9, Gal 1:14, Eph 1:16, 1Th 1:2, 3:10 | ISV | STEP | “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia but raised in this city and educated at the feet of Gamaliel in the strict ways of our ancestral law. I am as zealous for God as all of you are today.

Acts 22:3

3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia but raised in this city and educated at the feet of Gamaliel in the strict ways of our ancestral law. I am as zealous for God as all of you are today.Deut 33:3; 2Kings 4:38; Luke 10:39; Acts 5:34; 26:5; Rom 10:2; 2Cor 11:22; Gal 1:14; Phil 3:5

Acts 23:1

Paul looked straight at the Council ^{▼▼Or Sanhedrin} and said, “Brothers, with a clear conscience I have done my duty before God up to this very day.”Acts 24:16; 1Cor 4:4; 2Cor 1:12; 4:2; 2Tim 1:3; Heb 13:18

Acts 24:14

14 However, I admit to you that in accordance with the Way, which they call a heresy, ^{▼▼Or sect} I worship the God of our ancestors and believe in everything written in the Law and the Prophets.Amos 8:14; Acts 9:2; 23:6; 26:22; 2Tim 1:3

Acts 27:23

23 For just last night an angel of God, to whom I belong and whom I serve, stood by meDan 6:16; Acts 23:11; Rom 1:9; 2Tim 1:3

Romans 1:8-9

8 Paul's Prayer and Desire to Visit RomeFirst of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because the news about your faith is being reported throughout the world.Rom 16:19; 1Cor 1:4; Phil 1:3; Col 1:3-4; 1Thes 1:2, 8 9 For God, whom I serve in my spirit by preaching the gospel ^{▼▼Lit. in the gospel} of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention youActs 27:23; Rom 9:1; 2Cor 1:23; Phil 1:8; 1Thes 2:5; 3:10; 2Tim 1:3

Galatians 1:14

14 I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries, because I was far more zealous for the traditions of my ancestors.Jer 9:14; Matt 15:2; Mark 7:5; Acts 22:3; 26:9; Phil 3:6

Ephesians 1:16

16 I never stop giving thanks for you as I mention you in my prayers.Rom 1:9; Phil 1:3-4; Col 1:3; 1Thes 1:2; 2Thes 1:3

1 Thessalonians 1:2

2 Paul's Prayer for the ThessaloniansWe always thank God for all of you when we mention you in our prayers.Rom 1:8; Eph 1:16

1 Thessalonians 3:10

10 We pray very hard night and day that we may see you again face to face, so that we may supply whatever is lacking in your faith.Acts 26:7; Rom 1:10-11; 15:32; 2Cor 13:9, 11; Col 4:12; 1Thes 2:17; 2Tim 1:3