Romans 7:14-24
For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am made of flesh that is frail, sold into slavery to sin.
Galatians 1:14-16
and how I outstripped many of my own age among my people in my devotion to the Jewish religion, because I surpassed all others in my zeal for the traditions handed down by my forefathers.
Philippians 3:6-8
by the standard set by zeal, I was a persecutor of the church, and measured by the uprightness reached by keeping the law, I was faultless.
1 Timothy 1:13-15
though I once used to abuse, persecute, and insult Him. But mercy was shown me by Him, because I did it in ignorance and unbelief,