Paul says: ". . . I am a Pharisee, descended from Pharisees..."(Acts 23:6) ..."an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin." (Romans 11:1/Philippians 3:5)
The Apostle Paul (formerly known as Saul) witnessed the martyrdom of St. Stephen. He approved of Stephen's execution and went on to become one of the most influential figures in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
King Saul and Jesus were not contemporaneous: Jesus died about 32 or 33AD but King Saul died about 1010BC. However, Paul the Apostle came from Tarsus and changed his name to 'Saul 'upon his conversion.
After his conversion, Saul of Tarsus, who later became known as the apostle Paul, dedicated his life to preaching the teachings of Jesus Christ. He traveled extensively, establishing churches and spreading the message of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. He wrote many of the letters, or epistles, that are now part of the New Testament.
There is no specific mention in the Bible of Paul spending 3 years with Jesus to become an apostle. Paul did have a transformative encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, which led to his conversion and subsequent calling as an apostle to the Gentiles.
No, Paul of Samosata and Paul Saul of Tarsus are not the same person. Paul of Samosata was a bishop of Antioch in the 3rd century who held unorthodox views on the nature of Jesus, while Paul of Tarsus, known as Saint Paul, was an apostle and early Christian missionary who wrote many of the New Testament letters.
Paul, formerly Saul of Tarsus, is known as the 13th Apostle.
Paul who was originally called Saul
Saul of Tarsus also known as 'Apostle' Paul.
Paul (Roman word for the Hebrew Saul) the apostle was a leader among the Pharisees prior to his dramatic conversion.
The apostle Paul (formerly Saul) is known for constantly travelling as a missionary.
Saul's name was changed to Paul after he accepted Jesus as his savior. Paul became an apostle.
Paul the Apostle, Apostle Paul, Saul of Tarsus and just Paul i guess
It was Saul and then he changed it to Paul.saul but his real name is paul
Saul (Apostle Paul) and Barnabas.
Saul also known as Paul
You will find the answer in Acts 13:9, "Saul who was also called Paul".
Saul the Rabbi, also known as the Apostle Paul. Acts 7,8.