Why am I seeking a Robin Hood figure? Because I’ve recently finished the chapter on taxation in Joel McDurmon’s book: Restoring America One County at a Time.
Warning: controversial.
Perhaps more technical then previous passages, this verse in particular can hold a significant key in understanding the rest of this epistle. It is well known that Paul was not one of the first of the Jewish believers (1 Cor 15:8). There is no reason to believe that Paul here is speaking concerning his place of conversion amongst other Jews.