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- He must have been born in the later years of Herod, or the earlier of his son Archelaus.
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As he was "brought up" in Jerusalem, one may conclude his family moved there when Paul was young. Whether his biological father was a Pharisee or Paul is referring to Gamaliel is an open question. In Hebrew speech and literature, "sons" does not have to mean a biological relation.
Who was apostle Paul's mother and father? When was he born? Did he have brothers and sisters?
Of course, we know that Timothy was not Paul's 'natural son' because we see in (Acts 16:1) that Timothy's father was not a Jew and Paul was a Jew.
- Family of The Apostle
- Definition of Kinsmen
- Conclusion
Paul, a Jew by birth, only alludes to his father and mother in his writings (Galatians 1:15, 2Corinthians 11:22). Although the apostle does not list the names of these close relatives, who resided in Tarsus, we do know they were from the Israelite tribe of Benjamin (Philippians 3:5). We have Luke, the author of the book of Acts, to thank for direct...
The primary, albeit narrower, meaning of kinsmen, that of a blood relative, should be used for Romans 16. This last chapter of Apostle Paul's book focuses on the unique connections he has to individuals (thirty-five total!) whom he names and not to his relationship to them as a whole. The context of the chapter, a fundamental rule of Bible study, f...
Although Paul only alludes to his parents, his fellow evangelist Luke writes of two other family members - the apostle's sister and her son. In the closing chapter of Romans Paul sends his greetings from Corinth to distant relatives Andronicus, Herodion and Junia (a woman) living in Rome (Romans 16:7, 11). He also conveys a general greeting to thos...
Oct 12, 2016 · There is some suspicion that Paul’s parents or ancestors were taken to Tarsus as prisoners of war. The theologian Jerome, writing in the late fourth to early fifth century, indicates that Paul and his parents were brought to Tarsus from the region of Gischala in Judea.
We know that he had a Greek father and that his mother was a Jewess (Acts 16:1); that his home was at Lystra and that his grandmother was Lois (2 Timothy 1:5); we know also that it was a godly home (2 Timothy 3:15).
Jan 4, 2022 · Paul refers to Timothy as “my true son in the faith,” thus indicating his close relationship to Timothy (1 Timothy 1:2). Elsewhere in Paul’s letters, he also refers to Onesimus as his son, indicating that he was a spiritual father to the former slave (Philemon 1:10).
