Apostolic period

Paul

Apostle and missionary to the Gentiles

Also known as: Saul of Tarsus

Editorial status

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Profile

Acts first presents Paul as Saul, an opponent of Jesus’ followers. After encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus, he becomes a missionary, travels widely, establishes and strengthens churches, and is eventually taken to Rome.

Relationships

Barnabas

Early missionary companion

Basis: Acts 9; Acts 13–15

Silas

Missionary companion

Basis: Acts 15–18

Timothy

Coworker and spiritual child

Basis: Acts 16; 1 Timothy 1:2

Ananias

Disciple who received him in Damascus

Basis: Acts 9:10–19

Major events

Encounter near Damascus

Saul encounters Jesus and is commissioned.

Acts 9:1–22

First missionary journey

Paul and Barnabas are sent out from Antioch.

Acts 13

Mission in Macedonia

Paul’s company travels to Philippi and other Macedonian cities.

Acts 16–17

Arrival in Rome

Acts concludes with Paul under guard and teaching in Rome.

Acts 28