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`All the Jews know the way I lived from the time I was young. From the beginning I lived with my own people at Jerusalem.

They have known me for a long time. They know, if they would tell it, that I lived like the Pharisee group. They obey the law better than any others who worship God the way we do.

I believe that God will keep the promise that he made to our fathers long ago. That is why I am standing here being judged today.

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“The Jewish people all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child,(A) from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem. They have known me for a long time(B) and can testify, if they are willing, that I conformed to the strictest sect(C) of our religion, living as a Pharisee.(D) And now it is because of my hope(E) in what God has promised our ancestors(F) that I am on trial today.

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