9 For I am the least of the apostles,+ and I am not worthy of being called an apostle, because I persecuted the congregation of God.+ 10 But by God’s undeserved kindness I am what I am.+ And his undeserved kindness to me was not in vain, but I labored more than all of them; yet it was not I, but the undeserved kindness of God that is with me.+

12 Indeed, the signs of an apostle were produced among you with great endurance,+ and by signs and wonders and powerful works.*+

7 For the purpose of this witness+ I was appointed a preacher and an apostle+—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—a teacher of nations+ in the matter of faith and truth.