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Saul had a vision on the way to Damascus and Jesus spoke to him. Jesus appointed Saul as His servant to take the gospel to the gentiles.

The story of Saul's conversion is found in Acts 9:3-8. The story is told again in acts when Paul is reported talking to King Agrippa: Acts 26.

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What future follower of Jesus stood by watching the stoning of the Church's first martyr Stephen?

Saul of Tarsus, who later became the apostle Paul, was the future follower of Jesus who stood by watching the stoning of Stephen. This event marked a turning point in Paul's life, leading to his dramatic conversion and subsequent ministry as a prominent figure in the early Christian church.


Were Peter and Paul Jesus' disciples?

Yes, both Peter and Paul were important figures in early Christianity, but they were not among Jesus' original 12 disciples. Peter, also known as Simon Peter, was a close follower of Jesus and played a significant role in the early church. Paul, formerly known as Saul, was a Pharisee who converted to Christianity and became a prominent apostle, spreading the teachings of Jesus to the Gentiles.


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.


Who was Saul of Tarus?

His old name was Saul and he prosucuted Jews and christians but when God dealt with him he had scales over his eyes then a man came sent by God touch his eyes and the scales fell off. and he was converted and his new was Paul


What follower of jesus stand by watching the stoning of the church first martry?

It was Paul, who was named Saul at the time, Acts 7:58 "...and the witnesses laid aside their robes at the feet of a young man named Saul." Acts 8:1 "And Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death." The first martyr was Stephen, Acts chapter 7. Saul's name was changed to Paul after he encountered Jesus, Acts 13:9 "But Saul, who was also known as Paul..." All scripture references are taken from the New American Standard version.

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Who is a follower of Jesus who came to Saul in the city of Damascus?

Ananias. See Acts 9:10-17.


What future follower of Jesus stood by watching the stoning of Stephen martyr?

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Who was Saul jealouse of and tried to kill in the book of the bible?

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James the follower of Jesus was he Jewish?

Yes James the follower of Jesus was a jew.


Where did saul first enconter Jesus?

Saul encontered Jesus on his was to Damascus .


Who is the Jew that converted to Christianity and had helped spread the teachings of Jesus?

Saul of Taurus, who converted on the road to Damascus, and became St. Paul. He was arrested by the Romans and was executed (by beheading) in Rome.


Did Judas Iscariot live in the house where Saul was converted and prayed for?

Judas died before saul was converted.


People in the Bible who converted their religion?

Saul would probably be the biggest incident of a person changing of a religion. Just in case, this Saul is not the king before David, this Saul is the man who changed is name to Paul after believing in Jesus, who he met on his way to Damascus


What future follower of Jesus stood by watching the stoning of the Church's first martyr Stephen?

Saul of Tarsus, who later became the apostle Paul, was the future follower of Jesus who stood by watching the stoning of Stephen. This event marked a turning point in Paul's life, leading to his dramatic conversion and subsequent ministry as a prominent figure in the early Christian church.