[hosepipe]

[.. Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; As also in all [his] epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as [they do] also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. - 2 Peter 3:14-16 ..]

Beautiful defense and introduction of Paul, you're whole post...

I agree.. Almost all the other Apostles were Uneducated teenagers.. Paul was educated to the hilt in several languages the Talmud, Torah, Prophets and other semantics and scripture.. Paul was even a Roman citizen.. and a Jew amongst Jews.. a Pharisee..

The Apostles WONGLY elected Matthias as an Apostle to replace Judas.. But Jesus himself elected Saul/Paul to replace him.. Paul's heavenly vision raised the other Apostles spiritual visions to greater heights.. I believe..

No concepts known among men exceed the Letter to the Ephesians in the New Testament, I know of.. Even a brief reading of Pauls writtings in the New Testament can set your spirit loose.. Paul was special among all those God called to service.. Paul didn't heal the flesh of men as much as he healed the spirits of men by drawing then to the throne of grace by the Holy Spirit... I think I LOVE Paul.. No, I know I do..

[Quix]

I think I LOVE Paul.. No, I know I do..

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As do I.

But we have no choice. We said yes to Jesus.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so very much for your insights and encouragements!