Sectarian Zeal
J. Lyth. Galatians 1:14 And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in my own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers… I. Is founded on the human in religion; II. Is bitter and persecuting in its spirit; III Indicates not true religion but the want of it. (J. Lyth.) Parallel Verses KJV: And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. WEB: I advanced in the Jews' religion beyond many of my own age among my countrymen, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.