and that I made a greater proficiency in Judaism than many my contemporaries of my own nation, being an extraordinary zealot for the traditions of my forefathers.

have you suffered so many things in vain?

now to Abraham and his offspring were the promises made. he does not say, "to offsprings," as if he spoke of many; but as speaking of one, "and to thy offspring," which means Christ.

for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians.

as many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, even upon the Israel of God.