The Lord Is Witness and the Anointed Is Witness

Robert tannerhill observes that there is a chaiastic or there and back again. At the centre of this pattern in the text is the statement that the holy spirit is constraining him to go on to jerusalem, where he knows that he will face persecution. Paul is presenting him self here as one who has faithfully fulfilled his charge. Is reminiscent of first samuel, chapter 12, verses one to five,. He seems to be especially concerned to absolve himself of any accusation of omission. Has taught them every part of the message of god. And now behold, the king walks before you. And i am old and grey. And behold, my sons are with you. I have