Having been educated at the feet of one of the most renowned religious teachers of his time and having connections in high places, he was the type least likely to be deceived. ​ — Acts 22: 3.
Kuna ta oli saanud õpetust oma aja ühelt kuulsaimalt usuõpetajalt ning tal oli sidemeid tähtsate isikutega, polnud ta niisugune inimene, keda oleks olnud kerge petta.