paul the apostle Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
Saul of Tarsus; Saint Paul; Apostle Paul; Apostle of the Gentiles; Paul; St. Paul; Saul.
- Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity