He was on a mission. You and I are in this room today two thousand years later because St. Paul was not deterred. He took the great commission seriously. In the second place, St. Paul was willing to do whatever it took to win people to Christ. St. Paul was willing to do whatever it took to win people to Christ and Christ's church.
Some people are like that with regard to their faith.
In fact, let's turn this into a responsive reading. I'm going to make some statements. Jesus said there is more rejoicing over one sinner who is found than the 99 that stayed within the fold. Jesus said that when you have done it to the least of these. Jesus says pick up your cross and follow me.