Person
Paul the Apostle
Also known as Saul of Tarsus · Paulus · Shaul
First-century apostle to the Gentiles; former Pharisee turned missionary and author of a significant portion of the New Testament.
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Biography
Paul (originally Saul of Tarsus) is presented in Acts 7–28 and in his letters as a Hellenistic Jew, Roman citizen, and Pharisee who initially persecuted the early Jesus movement (Acts 8:1–3; Galatians 1:13–14) before his conversion on the road to Damascus (Acts 9; cf. Acts 22 and 26). His three missionary journeys and his eventual house arrest in Rome frame the second half of Acts. Thirteen New Testament letters bear his name; of these, seven (Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, 1 Thessalonians, Philemon) are accepted as Pauline by virtually all scholars, while authorship of the remaining six (Ephesians, Colossians, 2 Thessalonians, the Pastoral Epistles — 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus) is debated in modern critical scholarship; conservative scholarship generally affirms all thirteen. Early Christian tradition (1 Clement, Tertullian, Eusebius) reports that he was martyred in Rome under Nero, traditionally by beheading, in the mid-60s CE.
Key Data
- Era
- Mid-first century CE
- Birth
- Born in Tarsus of Cilicia (Acts 22:3); a Roman citizen from birth (Acts 22:28)
- Death
- Martyred in Rome under Nero in the mid-60s CE per early Christian tradition (not stated in the canonical text)
- Lineage
- Of the tribe of Benjamin (Romans 11:1; Philippians 3:5); a Hebrew of Hebrews, Pharisee
- Titles
- Apostle · Missionary
- Tribe
- Benjamin
- Tags
- apostle · missionary · epistles
Paul the Apostle in Scripture
6 verses use this name, in 6 books. Open a book to read its mentions here. Text: Berean Standard Bible. Names repeat in Scripture — some of these verses may speak of another person called Paul the Apostle.
First named2 Corinthians 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:Last named2 Timothy 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,
New Testament6 books · 6 mentions
2 Corinthians1 mention
Galatians1 mention
Ephesians1 mention
Colossians1 mention
1 Timothy1 mention
Named alongside
Other people MannaFest has a page for whose name the text uses in 2 Corinthians 1, Galatians 1, Ephesians 1, Colossians 1, 1 Timothy 1 and 2 Timothy 1. Each card shows the verse it came from. Scripture reuses names freely, so a page behind a name here may belong to another person who shares it.
TimothyThe young disciple from Lystra, son of a believing Jewish mother and a Greek father, who joined Paul on the second jour…2 Corinthians 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:
OnesiphorusThe one who oft refreshed Paul and was not ashamed of his chain, seeking him out diligently in Rome (2 Tim 1:16-18) — s…2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
EpaphrasColossae's founding evangelist, the beloved fellow-servant from whom the church learned the gospel (Col 1:7), always st…Colossians 1:7You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
EuniceTimothy's Jewish mother (Acts 16:1; 2 Tim 1:5), through whom he knew the sacred writings from a babe (2 Tim 3:15).2 Timothy 1:5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
HermogenesNamed with Phygelus among they of Asia who turned away from Paul (2 Tim 1:15).2 Timothy 1:15You know that everyone in the Province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.
HymenaeusFalse teacher delivered unto Satan that he might be taught not to blaspheme (1 Tim 1:20); with Philetus he said the res…1 Timothy 1:20Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
Studies that meet Paul the Apostle
These studies quote a verse that names Paul the Apostle.
1 Timothy — the Study Guide1 Timothy 1:12 Corinthians — the Study Guide2 Corinthians 1:12 Timothy — the Study Guide2 Timothy 1:1Christ Our Wisdom — Proverbs 8 and the Wisdom of GodColossians 1:1Colossians — the Study GuideColossians 1:1Ephesians — the Study GuideEphesians 1:1Galatians — the Study GuideGalatians 1:1In Christ — the Positional-Truth Thread of EphesiansEphesians 1:1
Studies working in the same chapters3
These do not quote a verse naming Paul the Apostle; they open other passages in the same chapters.