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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.

All the people of our twelve tribes serve God faithfully day and night. They do this because they believe they will receive what he has promised. Because I believe this, king Agrippa, the Jewish leaders are talking against me.

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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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