1Cor 15:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8–9 : Paul says that Jesus appeared to him last of all, “as to one born out of due time” (1 Corinthians 15:8 ). Paul feels humble about his calling because he was not one of the original apostles and had even persecuted the church. He says, “I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God” (1 Corinthians 15:9 ). Yet, by God’s grace, Paul was changed and called to serve Jesus (Acts 9:17 ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 15:8

v. 8–9: Paul says that Jesus appeared to him last of all, “as to one born out of due time” (1 Corinthians 15:8 ^a). Paul feels humble about his calling because he was not one of the original apostles and had even persecuted the church. He says, “I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God” (1 Corinthians 15:9 ^b). Yet, by God’s grace, Paul was changed and called to serve Jesus (Acts 9:17 ^c).