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They have known me for a long time; and if they are willing, they can testify that I have followed the strictest party in our religion — that is, I have lived as a Parush. How ironic it is that I stand on trial here because of my hope in the promise made to our fathers! It is the fulfillment of this very promise that our twelve tribes hope to attain, as they resolutely carry on their acts of worship night and day; yet it is in connection with this hope, your Majesty, that I am being accused by Jews!

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They have known me for a long time(A) and can testify, if they are willing, that I conformed to the strictest sect(B) of our religion, living as a Pharisee.(C) And now it is because of my hope(D) in what God has promised our ancestors(E) that I am on trial today. This is the promise our twelve tribes(F) are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night.(G) King Agrippa, it is because of this hope that these Jews are accusing me.(H)

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