He inspired Paul to write: “I... appeal to you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, with all humility and mildness, with patience, putting up with one another in love, earnestly endeavoring to maintain the oneness of the spirit in the uniting bond of peace. ”
(‏ اعما ۹ :‏ ۱‏ )‏ او بعدها احساسات گذشته‌اش را نسبت به پیروان مسیح چنین بیان کرد :‏ « خشم من نسبت به آنان .‏ .‏ .‏