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# I confess this to you
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"I acknowledge this to you"
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# that according to the Way
The phrase "the Way" was a title used for Christianity during Paul's time.
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# a sect
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This is a smaller group of people within a larger group. Christianity was originally considered to be a small group within Judaism. See how you translated "sect" in [Acts 24:5](../24/05.md).
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# in that same way I serve the God of our fathers
Paul uses the phrase "in that same way" to mean that he, as a believer in Jesus, serves God the same way as their Jewish ancestors did. He is not leading a "sect" or teaching something new that is opposed to their ancient religion.