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Who Was Paul in the Bible?
The short version, the key verse, and three quiz questions to check what you remember.
Paul was the persecutor who became the apostle to the Gentiles.
Saul of Tarsus persecuted Christians until the risen Jesus met him on the road to Damascus. He became Paul the apostle, traveled on missionary journeys, planted churches and wrote many New Testament letters, often from prison.
Key verse
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.Galatians 2:20 (KJV)
Where to read about Paul
Acts 9–28; Romans – Philemon
Quick quiz
1. On which road was Paul converted?
The road to Damascus (Acts 9).
2. What was Paul’s name before?
Saul.
3. Which city was Paul from?
Tarsus.