Christ said this about the Apostle Paul.
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+9%3A15&version=NASB
“But the Lord said to him, Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;”
I think all folks who try to pit Christ off against the apostle He Himself chose should remember this.
Thank you. Great post.