Prophecy in
But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being.
Context
Paul is recounting his calling and mission to the Gentiles, emphasizing that it was divinely ordained and not of human origin.
Fulfillment
complete
Fulfilled inActs 9:15; Acts 13:46-48
Paul's mission to the Gentiles is confirmed in Acts, where he is chosen as an instrument to carry God's name before the Gentiles and their kings.
Theological significance
This prophecy underscores the inclusivity of the Gospel and God's sovereign plan to extend salvation beyond the Jewish people to all nations.
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