Paul was rejected by the original Christian church. All over the middle-east. He was discovered as an agent of the enemies of the newly formed Christianity. He barely escaped with his life and then only under protection of the Roman Army. They had to put him in the witness protection program of the day.
My my.
“For
he (Paul) is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.” - Jesus
