# all the Jews This is a generalization. Possible meanings are 1) this refers to Jews in general who knew about Paul. Alternate translation: "the Jews" or 2) this refers to Pharisees who knew Paul. Alternate translation: "the Jewish leaders" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]]) # in my own nation Possible meanings are 1) among his own people, not necessarily in the geographical land of Israel or 2) in the land of Israel.