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“Wherefore, if meat causeth my brother to stumble, I will eat no flesh for evermore, that I cause not my brother to stumble.”

Quote by Paul the Apostle

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Paul the Apostle
Paul the Apostle

Paul the Apostle is a significant figure in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, considered one of the founding figures of Christianity. He is believed to have been a follower of Jesus Christ and a key figure in spreading the Christian faith. Paul's life was marked by his transformation from a Pharisee who actively persecuted Christians to a devoted follower of Jesus. He dedicated himself to spreading Christianity throughout the Greek and Roman worlds, and his writings, including numerous letters in the New Testament, have had a profound impact on the development of Christian doctrine. more

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