Acts 26:4

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 26:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “My manner of life then from my youth up, which was from the beginning among mine own nation and at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

My manner of life then from my youth up, which was from the beginning among mine own nation and at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;
Acts 26:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 26

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4My manner of life then from my youth up, which was from the beginning among mine own nation and at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“My manner of life, from my youth, etc.] That is, his conduct and deportment, his behaviour among men, from the time that he was capable of performing religious exercises, and of knowing the difference between one sect and another, and of being observed and taken notice of by men: which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem; for though he was born in Tarsus in Cilicia, he was very early brought, or sent by his parents to Jerusalem, where he had his education under Gamaliel; so that the first part of his life was spent in Jerusalem, the metropolis of Judea, and among the Jews there; the more learned and knowing part of them, Gamaliel’s pupils, and the wise men and their…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“from my youth, which was at the first . . . at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; which knew me from the beginning--plainly showing that he received his education, even from early youth, at Jerusalem. See on Act 22:3.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“My manner of life - My opinions, principles, and conduct. From my youth - Paul was born in Tarsus; but at an early period he had been sent to Jerusalem for the purpose of education in the school of Gamaliel, Acts 22:3. Which was at the first - Which was from the beginning; the early part of which; the time when the opinions and habits are formed. Know all the Jews - It is not at all improbable that Paul was distinguished in the school of Gamaliel for zeal in the Jewish religion. The fact that he was early entrusted with a commission against the Christians Acts 9:0 shows that he was known. Compare Philippians 3:4-6. He might appeal to them, therefore, in regard to the early part of his life,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“From my youth, which was from the beginning - That is, which was from the beginning of my youth. Acts 26:5”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“manner: Ti2 3:10 which: Act 22:3 Acts 26:5”
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