GCE Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 35

Question 35

Mission to the Gentiles

In 1 Corinthians, Paul says he is least of the Apostles because he

  1. A.was not one of the twelve
  2. B.persecuted the church
  3. C.was the last to be called by Jesus
  4. D.was an apostle to the Gentiles
  5. E.received the least persecution.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (persecuted the church)

Explanation

Paul calls himself the least of the apostles "because I persecuted the church of God" (1 Corinthians 15:9).