# all the Jews

This is a generalization. Possible meanings are 1) this refers to Jews in general who knew about Paul. AT: "the Jews" or 2) this refers to Pharisees who knew Paul. AT: "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.

# the strictest party of our religion

"a group within Judaism who live by very strict rules"