Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
To hear
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Bible References
Because
Acts 26:26
For the king knows about these things, and to him I speak freely; for I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner.
Acts 6:14
for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place, and will change the customs which Moses handed down to us."
Acts 21:21
and they have been told about you that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or to walk according to the customs.
Acts 24:10
When the governor had motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: "Realizing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.
Acts 25:19
but they simply had some points of dispute with him about their own religion and about a dead man, Jesus, whom Paul asserted to be alive.
Acts 28:17
After three days Paul called together the local leaders of the Jews; and when they had gathered, he said to them, "Brethren, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
1 Corinthians 13:2
If I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
To hear
Acts 24:4
But, that I may not weary you further, I beg you in your kindness to hear us briefly.
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Acts 16:21
They advocate customs which it is not lawful for us Romans to accept or practice."