Paul

Who is Paul? From his turning to the faith to his letters — the trail of the New Testament's most prolific writer. Read the key chapters.

Paul is a figure who first opposed the Christians and then became one of the most influential heralds of the faith. Acts recounts his journeys, while the letters that make up much of the New Testament convey his thought. The chapters below gather his turning, his teaching and his travels. Each link takes you straight to the reading page.

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Acts 9
The chapter recounting the radical change Saul undergoes on the road — one of the best-known conversion stories, in which the fiercest opponent becomes one of the most devoted witnesses.
Acts 17
The chapter where Paul engages the varied beliefs and philosophies of Athens — a model of speaking with respect for the listener's culture yet with candor.
Romans 8
One of Paul's most powerful chapters — life in the Spirit, the assurance of being God's children, and the hope that nothing can separate us from his love.
1 Corinthians 13
The famous 'love chapter,' exalting love — patient, kind and enduring — above every other gift, and often read at weddings.
Philippians 2
A chapter offering the strongest picture of humility — urging believers to value others above themselves and holding up Christ's willing self-lowering as the example to follow.

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How many letters did Paul write?

The New Testament traditionally attributes thirteen letters to Paul; Romans, Corinthians and Philippians are among the most-read of them.

Where is Paul's life described?

Paul's turning and mission journeys are described in Acts; his thought and teaching appear in his own letters.