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- 1 Corinthians 15:9. 9 For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
- 1 Timothy 1:16. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.
- 2 Timothy 4:16. 16 At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.
- Acts 7:58. 58 dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Paul, in the New Testament known by his Hebrew name Saul until Acts 13:9. We can only sketch the rough outlines of Paul's life from the Bible - from his conversion through his missionary journeys, writings of epistles, and Paul's imprisonment and death.
John wrote to seven churches the letters in Revelation 2 and 3. Paul also wrote to seven churches and to two of them twice. John wrote to two individuals, but Paul wrote to three. John mentions his joy at hearing of Gaius, and Paul writes to Philemon, “We have great joy and consolation in thy love.”.
Apr 19, 2024 · He converted to Christianity, changed his name to Paul, and became the most important missionary for the Christian church ever. In this article, I will relay the story of Paul in the Bible from his early years, to his conversion, to his subsequent missionary journeys.
A Jew of the tribe of Benjamin (Phil 3:5), Saul, “who is also called Paul” (Acts 13:9), was given the name of that tribe’s most illustrious member—Israel’s first king. His Heb. name Saul means “asked for,” while his Rom. cognomen Paulus means “little.” I. Personal details. Paul was born in Tarsus in the region of Cilicia (Acts 9:11; 21:39; 22:3).
Feb 28, 2019 · The Apostle Paul was one of the most influential leaders of the early Christian church and a prolific biblical author. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll explore the basics of what we know—and don’t know—about this important biblical figure.
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Feb 6, 2024 · The pivotal passage in Paul’s story is Acts 9:1–22, which recounts Paul’s meeting with Jesus Christ on the road from Jerusalem to Damascus, a journey of about 150 miles. Saul was angered by what he had seen and filled with murderous rage against the Christians.