Acts 22:3
What is written? (ESV)
I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God as all of you are this day.
What does it say?
I [Paul] am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia. I was raised in this city [Jerusalem], the center of our worship, and educated by Gamaliel in strict accordance with the law of our fathers, having a great zeal for God just as all of you possess.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is testifying to the Jews about his personal salvation, including the three days he spent blind and fasting before Ananias arrived. Also told by Luke (9:1-19) and again by Paul (26:12-18).
How Acts 22:3 is applied across Bible answers
Does Bible interpretation require special training?
Paul was impeccably credentialed under the first-century standards of Jewish law in both his upbringing and his education.
