Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
Traditions
Bible References
Being
Acts 22:3
"I am a Jew, and I was born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but was brought up here in this city, and thoroughly educated under the teaching of Gamaliel in the Law of our forefathers. I was zealous for God, just as all of you are today.
Acts 26:5
for they have known from the first, if they are willing to give evidence, that I was a Pharisee and my life was that of the strictest sect of our religion.
Philippians 3:4
though I at least am entitled to rely on them. If anyone thinks he can rely on his physical advantages, still more can I!
Traditions
Matthew 15:2
"Why do your disciples break the rules handed down by our ancestors? For they eat their bread without first washing their hands."
Mark 7:3
For the Pharisees and all the Jews observe the rules handed down from their ancestors, and will not eat until they have washed their hands in a particular way,
Colossians 2:8
Take care that nobody exploits you through the pretensions of philosophy, guided by human tradition, following material ways of looking at things, instead of following Christ.
1 Peter 1:8
You must love him, though you have not seen him, but since you believe in him though you do not now see him, rejoice with triumphant, unutterable joy