Who was Paul?

Apostle and missionary of Jesus

The story of Paul

Paul - Apostle
Paul - Apostle
Apostle

Paul was a major figure in the early Christian church. He was born in Tarsus, a city in modern-day Turkey, to Jewish parents. He had at least one sibling, a sister named Drusilla. Paul was a Roman citizen, and he was educated in Jerusalem. Paul is best known for his missionary journeys, during which he spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean region. He wrote several letters to the early Christian churches, which are now part of the New Testament. He also wrote the book of Romans, which is one of the most important books in the Bible. Paul was arrested several times for his beliefs, and he was eventually executed by the Roman authorities. He is remembered as one of the most influential figures in the early church, and his writings are still studied and discussed today.

Name meaning

Small or humble

Name origin

Latin

Role

Apostle

First mention

The Acts of the Apostles 13:7

Appearances in the Bible

159 mentions

Paul in the Bible

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 13

The First Missionary Journey of Paul and Barnabas

Paul and Barnabas are set apart for missionary work and begin their first journey.

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Chapter 14

The Second Missionary Journey of Paul and Silas

Paul and Barnabas continue their missionary work, facing opposition and performing miracles.

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Chapter 15

The Jerusalem Council

The council at Jerusalem decides that Gentile converts do not have to follow Jewish customs.

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Chapter 16

The Third Missionary Journey of Paul

Paul and Silas are arrested and imprisoned in Philippi, but an earthquake frees them and they continue their journey.

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Chapter 17

The Arrest of Paul in Jerusalem

Paul preaches in Thessalonica and Berea, and faces opposition from the Jewish leaders.

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Chapter 18

The Voyage to Rome

Paul continues his missionary work in Corinth, and Apollos also begins preaching there.

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Chapter 19

The Riot in Ephesus

Paul performs miracles in Ephesus and teaches about the Holy Spirit.

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Chapter 20

The Farewell to the Ephesian Elders

Paul travels to Jerusalem and speaks to the elders of the church.

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Chapter 21

The Arrest of Paul in Jerusalem

Paul is arrested in Jerusalem and brought to trial before the Roman authorities.

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Chapter 22

The Defense Before the Jerusalem Mob

Paul defends himself before the crowd and explains his conversion to Christianity.

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Chapter 23

The Defense Before the Council

Paul is rescued from a plot to kill him and is sent to stand trial in Caesarea.

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Chapter 24

The Defense Before Felix

Paul stands trial before Felix, the Roman governor.

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Chapter 25

The Defense Before Festus

Paul appeals to Caesar and is sent to Rome under guard.

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Chapter 26

The Defense Before Agrippa

Paul gives his testimony before King Agrippa.

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Chapter 27

The Voyage to Rome

Paul's ship is shipwrecked and they are stranded on the island of Malta.

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Chapter 28

The Arrival in Rome and Paul's House Arrest

Paul arrives in Rome and is allowed to live under house arrest.

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Romans

Chapter 1

The Gospel of God

Paul introduces himself, and explains that the Good News is about God's plan to save all people through faith in Jesus C...

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1 Corinthians

Chapter 1

The Report of the Corinthian Divisions

Paul introduces himself, and addresses the divisions among the Corinthians. He encourages them to be united in their fai...

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1 Corinthians

Chapter 3

Wisdom of this Age and God's Power

Paul teaches about the role of apostles and leaders in the church and the importance of building on the foundation of Je...

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1 Corinthians

Chapter 16

The Collection for the Saints

Paul tells the Christians to be strong in their faith, to collect money for poor Christians and to be careful of false t...

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2 Corinthians

Chapter 1

Paul's Change of Plans

Paul introduces himself, and expresses his thankfulness to God for the comfort and encouragement he has received through...

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2 Corinthians

Chapter 10

Paul's Defense of His Ministry

Paul defends his apostleship and the authority of his message.

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Galatians

Chapter 1

Freedom from the Law

Paul writes to the Galatian church to address false teachings about circumcision and the law. He affirms that salvation ...

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Galatians

Chapter 5

The Fruit of the Spirit

Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit and encourages the Galatians to live by the Spirit, not the desires of the flesh. He ...

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Ephesians

Chapter 1

Election and Adoption

Paul introduces himself as an apostle of Jesus Christ and greets the Ephesian church. He reflects on the election and ad...

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Ephesians

Chapter 3

The Mystery of Christ

Paul explains the mystery of the gospel, which is the inclusion of the Gentiles in the household of God through faith in...

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Philippians

Chapter 1

Thanksgiving and Prayer

Paul greets the Philippian church and gives thanks for their partnership in the gospel. He prays for their growth in lov...

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Colossians

Chapter 1

Greeting and Thanksgiving

Paul greets the Colossian church and gives thanks for their faith in Christ and their love for all the saints. He prays ...

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Colossians

Chapter 4

Christian Conduct and Relationships

Paul instructs the Colossians on how to conduct themselves as Christians, including how to treat each other, how to comm...

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1 Thessalonians

Chapter 1

Greeting and Thanksgiving

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy greet the Thessalonian church and express their thanks for their faith, love, and hope. They...

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1 Thessalonians

Chapter 2

Paul's Ministry among the Thessalonians

Paul describes his ministry among the Thessalonians, including how he came to them, how he taught them, and how he cared...

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2 Thessalonians

Chapter 1

Greeting and Thanksgiving

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy greet the Thessalonian church and express their thanks for their faith, love, and steadfastn...

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2 Thessalonians

Chapter 3

Final Exhortations and Benediction

Paul gives final exhortations to the Thessalonians, including encouragement to live in a quiet and peaceful manner, to w...

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1 Timothy

Chapter 1

Greeting and Purpose

Paul greets Timothy and writes to instruct him on how to conduct himself as a leader in the church. He urges Timothy to ...

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2 Timothy

Chapter 1

Encouragement to be Faithful

Paul writes to Timothy, his son in the faith, encouraging him to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. He remi...

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Titus

Chapter 1

Instructions for a Faithful Minister

Paul writes to Titus, his true son in the faith, and gives him instructions on how to appoint elders and how to instruct...

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Philemon

Chapter 1

Paul's Plea for Philemon's Forgiveness

Paul writes to Philemon, a fellow Christian, on behalf of Onesimus, a slave who had run away and had become a believer i...

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2 Peter

Chapter 3

The Coming Day of the Lord

This chapter addresses the subject of the second coming of Christ and the end of the world. The author emphasizes the ne...

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