The apostle Paul himself had been a persecutor of Christians, approving of the death of Stephen (Acts 8:1) and arresting Christians and throwing them into prison (Acts 8:3).
Si Apostol Pablo mismo ay minsang naging taga-usig ng mga Krisitiyano at siya ang nagbigay ng pahintulot na batuhin si Esteban hanggang mamatay (Gawa 8:1) at hinuli niya ang mga Kristiyano upang ikulong (Gawa 8:30).