1. Acts 9:29 (ESV)
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Who are the Grecian Jews?

Acts 9:29 (ESV)

29 And he spoke and disputed against the Hellenists. But they were seeking to kill him.

The Grecian Jews are Greek speaking Jews, Jews who grew up outside of Judea. They met together in their own synagogue (see Acts 6:8–10). It is very likely that Saul knew them all well since he came from Cilicia, was Greek speaking and present for Stephen’s trial and stoning (see Acts 7:58–8:1).1

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