Galatians 1:13-15

13 You have certainly heard of my behavior formerly in Judaism; that I exceedingly persecuted the congregation of God, and laid it waste;

14 and made progress in Judaism above many of the same age with myself, in my own nation, being more exceedingly jealous of the traditions of my fathers.

15 But when God, who separated me from my mother"s womb, and called me by his favor, was pleased