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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)

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Which apostle saw the martyrdom of St. Stephen?

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.


Where was Saul when Jesus was alive?

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.


What was Saul of Tarsus' job after 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.


Did Paul spend 3 years with Christ to become an Apostle?

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.


Is Paul of Samosata and Paul Saul of Tarsus the same?

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.