# as his custom was "as his habit was" or "as his common practice was." Paul usually went to the synagogue on the Sabbath when Jews would be present. # for three Sabbath days "on each Sabbath day for three weeks" # reasoned with them from the scriptures Paul explained what the scriptures means in order to prove to the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) # reasoned with them "gave them reasons" or "debated with them" or "discussed with them"