<p>26:5 <i>Having knowledge of me from the first (if they are willing to admit it) that after the strictest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee</i>- The Jews were unwilling to admit Gk. 'be legal witnesses in court' that they knew Paul's past. For it was his radical transformation which was in fact the great witness to the utter truth of Paul's case. By denying it, they were witnesses against themselves. They were in denial of his transformation, which was the proof of the things he taught about the Lord Jesus. And likewise, presentation of true theology alone in our age will convert very few. It is the truth of it seen in our lives which is the compelling witness.</p>