³ “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus [9:11] in the ·country [province] of Cilicia [6:9], but I ·grew up [was brought up; or was educated] in this city [^CJerusalem]. I was ·a student of [^Linstructed at the feet of; ^Cidiom indicating the role of a disciple] Gamaliel [^Ca famous teacher of the Pharisees; 5:34], who ·carefully [or strictly] taught me everything about the law of our ·ancestors [forefathers; fathers]. I was ·very serious about serving [^Lzealous/passionate for] God, just as are all of you here today.