4. Even if I am able to trust in myself, still I do not. If anyone thinks that he has a reason to trust in himself, he should know that I have greater reason for trusting in myself.
5. I was circumcised eight days after my birth. I am from the people of Israel and the tribe of Benjamin. I am a Hebrews, and my parents were Hebrews. The law of Moses was very important to me. That is why I became a Pharisee.
6. I was so enthusiastic that I tried to hurt the church. No one could find fault with the way I obeyed the law of Moses.
7. At one time all these things were important to me. But now I think those things are worth nothing because of Christ.