1.2 KiB
Paul continues to speak to the people.
educated in this city at the feet of Gamaliel
"was a student of rabbi Gamaliel in here in Jerusalem"
I was instructed according to the strict ways of the law of our forefathers
"They instructed me according to the strict ways of the law of our forefathers" or "The instruction I received followed the exact details of the law of our forefathers" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
I am zealous for God
"I have strong feelings and acts to do what I believe is God's will" or "I am passionate about my service to God"
just as all or you are today
"in the same way all of you are today" or "just like you today." Paul is comparing himself with the crowd.
this Way
"The Way" was the name given to the local body of believers in Jerusalem following penticoste. (See Acts verse Acts 9:1)
to the death
Paul was willing to kill people who followed the Way.
bear witness
"give a witness" or "testify"
I received letters from them
"I received letters from the high priests and elders"
I was to bring back in bonds
"They ordered me to bring back in chains" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)