Acts 26:4
“So then, all the Jews know my manner of life from my youth up, which from the beginning was spent among my own nation [the Jewish people], and in Jerusalem.
Galatians 1:13
You have heard of my career and former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to hunt down and persecute the church of God extensively and [with fanatical zeal] tried [my best] to destroy it.
Acts 22:3
“I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of
Philippians 3:5
circumcised when I was eight days old, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews [an exemplary Hebrew]; as to the [observance of the] Law, a Pharisee;
2 Timothy 3:10
Now you have diligently followed [my example, that is] my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,