Saul responded: “Lord, they themselves well know that I used to imprison and flog in one synagogue after another those believing upon you; and when the blood of Stephen your witness was being spilled, I myself was also standing by and approving. ” ​ — Acts 22: 17 - 20.
Saulus kostis: „Issand, nad teavad seda ise, et ma viisin vangi ja peksin kogudusekodades neid, kes uskusid sinusse. Ja kui Stefanose, su tunnistaja veri ära valati, siis minagi juures olles kiitsin seda heaks ”.