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 of these things, before whom I speak freely; for I am persuaded that none of these things have escaped his notice; for this was not done in a corner.
Acts 6:14
for we have heard him say, that Jesus this Nazoraean will destroy this place and change the customs which Moses gave us.
Acts 21:21
and they have been informed of you, that you teach all the Jews among the gentiles to apostatize from Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children, nor to walk according to the customs.
Acts 24:10
And the procurator making a sign to him to speak, Paul answered, Knowing that you have been for many years a judge of this nation, I shall defend myself cheerfully,
Acts 25:19
but had certain questions with him concerning their religion, and concerning one Jesus that was dead, who Paul said was alive.
Acts 28:17
And after three days he called the chief men of the Jews together; and when they had convened, said to them, Men and brothers, having done nothing contrary to the people or to the customs of the fathers, I was delivered up from Jerusalem a prisoner into the hands of the Romans,
1 Corinthians 13:2
And if I have prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so as to remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.
To hear
Acts 24:4
But that I may not further weary you, I beg you to hear us briefly, with your clemency.
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Acts 16:21
and preach customs which it is not lawful for us, being Romans, to receive or observe.