Galatians 1:13

For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:

Ver. 13. And wasted it] επορθουν. As an enemy's country with fire and sword. Mars is styled πτολιπορθος. (Homer.)

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