Acts 16:21
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And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”
In other translations
And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”
Greek words
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- Esther 3:8And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep they the king’s laws: therefore it is not for the king’s profit to suffer them.Then Haman informed King Xerxes, “There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the peoples of every province of your kingdom. Their laws are different from everyone else’s, and they do not obey the king’s laws. So it is not in the king’s best interest to tolerate them.
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- Acts 26:3Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently.
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