Galatians 1:14
And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
Context
This verse from Galatians Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul is astonished that the Galatians are turning to a different gospel — really no gospel at all — through those who are perverting the gospel of Christ. Even if an angel from heaven preaches a different gospel, let him …
Other Translations
and I advanced in the Jews’ religion beyond many of mine own age among my countrymen, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.
and I was advancing in Judaism above many equals in age in mine own race, being more abundantly zealous of my fathers' deliverances,
And I went farther in the Jews' religion than a number of my generation among my countrymen, having a more burning interest in the beliefs handed down from my fathers.
Cross References
Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour …
I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee.
But have walked after the imagination of their own heart, and after Baalim, which their fathers taught them:
And it shall come to pass, if they say unto thee, Whither shall we go forth? then thou shalt tell …
Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?
And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God …
For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the …
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things …
I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in …