When was Paul converted?
Saul of Tarsus meets the risen Christ on the road to Damascus and becomes the apostle Paul.
Conversion of Paul took place c. AD 34 at Road to Damascus, during the Early Church period of Bible history. The account is recorded in Acts 9:5 (KJV). Saul of Tarsus meets the risen Christ on the road to Damascus and becomes the apostle Paul.
"And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest…" — Acts 9:5 (KJV)
Breathing out threatenings and slaughter, Saul travelled toward Damascus. A light from heaven blinded him and Jesus spoke: 'Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?' He rose a new man — the apostle to the Gentiles.
c. AD 34
Key KJV Scriptures
"And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest…"
"This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."
Why It Matters
Paul's conversion proves the grace of God can reach the worst sinner — and his ministry carried the gospel across the Roman Empire and into the New Testament epistles.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
How long after the resurrection was Paul converted?
About three to five years — most place it around AD 34, only a few years after Pentecost.
When did conversion of paul happen?
Conversion of Paul is dated c. AD 34, placing it in the Early Church era of biblical history. See Acts 9:5 (KJV).
Where did conversion of paul take place?
Scripture places conversion of paul at Road to Damascus.
Who was involved in conversion of paul?
The key figures are Paul, Ananias, Jesus.
Where is conversion of paul in the Bible?
You can read about it in Acts 9:5, 1 Timothy 1:15 (King James Version).
Why does conversion of paul matter?
Paul's conversion proves the grace of God can reach the worst sinner — and his ministry carried the gospel across the Roman Empire and into the New Testament epistles.
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