Acts 16:21
and are advocating customs that are not lawful for us to accept or practice, since we are Romans."
Esther 3:8
Then Haman said to King Ahasuerus, "There is a particular people that is dispersed and spread among the inhabitants throughout all the provinces of your kingdom whose laws differ from those of all other peoples. Furthermore, they do not observe the king's laws. It is not appropriate for the king to provide a haven for them.
Acts 16:12
and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of that district of Macedonia, a Roman colony. We stayed in this city for some days.
Jeremiah 10:3
For the religion of these people is worthless. They cut down a tree in the forest, and a craftsman makes it into an idol with his tools.
Acts 26:3
because you are especially familiar with all the customs and controversial issues of the Jews. Therefore I ask you to listen to me patiently.