Paul
the one on the road to Damascus
Who was Paul?
- He was also called Saul. He was a Pharisee from Tarsus, and he persecuted the Church. Acts 13:9; Acts 22:3; Philippians 3:5-6
- On the road to Damascus, the risen Jesus spoke to him from a light from heaven. Afterward he was baptized. Acts 9:3-5, 18
- He brought the Gospel to those who were not Jews and wrote letters to the Christian communities. Acts 9:15; Romans 11:13; 1 Thessalonians 1:1
What the Bible says
Acts 13:9; Acts 22:3; Philippians 3:5-6
Then Saul, otherwise Paul, filled with the Holy Ghost, looking upon him,
Acts 9:3-5, 18
3And as he went on his journey, it came to pass that he drew nigh to Damascus; and suddenly a light from heaven shined round about him. 4And falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying to him: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5Who said: Who art thou, Lord? And he: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It is hard for thee to kick against the goad. 18And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and rising up, he was baptized.
Acts 9:15; Romans 11:13; 1 Thessalonians 1:1
And the Lord said to him: Go thy way; for this man is to me a vessel of election, to carry my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
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