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Who Was the Apostle Paul?
In short
Paul, once called Saul, began as a fierce persecutor of Christians, until the risen Jesus met him on the road to Damascus and changed his life completely.
He became the greatest missionary of the early church and wrote much of the New Testament. His letters, Romans, Corinthians, Philippians and more, still teach and encourage believers today.
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
Philippians 1:21 · King James Version (public domain)
The Apostle Paul at a glance
| Name | The Apostle Paul |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | Acts, and his letters (Romans–Philemon) |
| Key passage on this page | Philippians 1:21 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Galatians 2:20
- 2 Corinthians 5:8
- 2 Corinthians 5:1
- Philippians 1:23
- 2 Corinthians 5:6
- Philippians 1:20
- Colossians 3:4
- Revelation 14:13
- Romans 8:35-39
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where can I read about The Apostle Paul in the Bible?
The Apostle Paul appears in Acts, and his letters (Romans–Philemon). Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside Philippians 1:21?
Readers most often set it next to Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Philippians 1:23.
Why does The Apostle Paul matter to Christians today?
Because the story of The Apostle Paul is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about The Apostle Paul is hidden from you. We bring you The Apostle Paul, Acts, and his letters (Romans–Philemon). Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read the key passage, Philippians 1:21, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what The Apostle Paul's story says about God, not only about The Apostle Paul.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read the story of The Apostle Paul
You can read the story of The Apostle Paul in Acts, and his letters (Romans–Philemon) on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
