Galatians 1:23

they merely heard that 'our former persecutor is now preaching the faith he once harried,'

Acts 6:7

And the word of God spread; the number of the disciples in Jerusalem greatly increased, and a host of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 9:13

"But, Lord," Ananias answered, "many people have told me about all the mischief this man has done to thy saints at Jerusalem!

Acts 9:20

He lost no time in preaching throughout the synagogues that Jesus was the Son of God ??21 to the amazement of all his hearers, who said, "Is this not the man who in Jerusalem harried those who invoke this Name, the man who came here for the express purpose of carrying them all in chains to the high priests?"

Acts 9:26

He got to Jerusalem and tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, unable to believe he was really a disciple.

1 Corinthians 15:8-10

and finally he was seen by myself, by this so-called 'abortion' of an apostle.

1 Timothy 1:13-16

though I had formerly been a blasphemer and a persecutor and a wanton aggressor. I obtained mercy because in my unbelief I had acted out of ignorance;

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Summary

But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.

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Acts 9:13
"But, Lord," Ananias answered, "many people have told me about all the mischief this man has done to thy saints at Jerusalem!
1 Corinthians 15:8
and finally he was seen by myself, by this so-called 'abortion' of an apostle.
1 Timothy 1:13
though I had formerly been a blasphemer and a persecutor and a wanton aggressor. I obtained mercy because in my unbelief I had acted out of ignorance;