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Paul
Also known as: Saul of Tarsus
Tribe of Benjamin
Description
The apostle to the Gentiles. A Pharisee who persecuted the church until his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus. Authored thirteen epistles and established churches throughout the Roman Empire.
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The apostle to the Gentiles.
Life Event
A Pharisee who persecuted the church until his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus.
Life Event
Authored thirteen epistles and established churches throughout the Roman Empire.
Scripture References
Acts 9:3
“And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:”
Acts 13:2
“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”
Philippians 3:8
“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win...”
2 Timothy 4:7
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”
Related Artwork
The Conversion of Saint Paul
Caravaggio, 1601
Caravaggio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Gustave Doré, 1866
Gustave Doré, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The Stoning of Stephen
Gustave Doré, 1866
Gustave Doré, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Paul Preaching at Athens
Raphael, 1515
Raphael, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Paul's Shipwreck on Malta
Gustave Doré, 1866
Gustave Doré, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The Ascension of Christ
Gustave Doré, 1866
Gustave Doré, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons