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New Testament Biblical Character

Paul

Apostle | Missionary | Tentmaker | Teacher

Saul, also called Paul, was born in Tarsus and once persecuted the church. After Jesus confronted him on the Damascus road, he received his sight, was baptized, and began proclaiming Jesus as the Son of God. As an apostle to the Gentiles, Paul traveled with fellow workers, strengthened churches, supported his ministry through tentmaking, and continued teaching about Christ through imprisonment and hardship.

Also Known As
Saul
Birthplace
Tarsus
Calling
Apostle to the Gentiles
Trade
Tentmaker

Character Infographics

Ten moments tracing Paul's journey from persecution to proclamation, with a life at a glance, distinctive traits, key places, and biblical sources.

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Paul Life and Legacy infographic depicting Paul writing beside scrolls and travel supplies. Ten numbered scenes show Saul persecuting the church, encountering Jesus on the Damascus road, regaining sight and being baptized, proclaiming Jesus, being sent with Barnabas, strengthening churches, praying and singing with Silas in prison, working with Aquila and Priscilla as a tentmaker, surviving shipwreck, and teaching in Rome. Lower panels summarize his life and traits and map Tarsus, Damascus, Philippi, Corinth, Malta, and Rome. The poster quotes Philippians 1:21.
Paul: Life and Legacy. Artistic educational infographic; the central image is an illustrative historical interpretation rather than an exact portrait.

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About Paul in the Bible

Acts 8-9 records Saul's persecution of believers, encounter with Jesus, baptism, and first proclamation of Jesus as the Son of God. Acts 13:9 identifies Saul as also called Paul. Later chapters follow his mission with Barnabas, encouragement of churches, imprisonment with Silas, work as a tentmaker with Aquila and Priscilla, shipwreck, and teaching in Rome. Acts 22:3 names Tarsus as his birthplace, and Romans 11:13 describes his calling as an apostle to the Gentiles. His letters encourage believers, and Philippians 1:21 expresses his Christ-centered outlook in life and death.

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