Because he spread the Truth told by Jesus and this world does not like the truth because it is selfish.
Paul was primarily persecuted by his own kinsmen, who were Jews, and Paul's message challenged their historic unique identity. Their actions were not representative of all Jews of his time, but like any other people group (this would include yours) there was disagreement and internecine conflict.
OpinionI would say Apostle Paul wherever I use 'Apostle' as a title, in the same way as I would say Mr Smith, with 'Mr' capitalised. Less frequently, I would write 'apostle' uncapitalised if I did not intend it as a title, for example where 'apostle' is the subject of the sentence, and Paul is addressed. Use capitals to be on the safe side.
Even though Paul never did meet Jesus, he always claimed and worked for Jesus as his apostle.
Paul, formerly Saul of Tarsus, is known as the 13th Apostle.
Jesus
Paul (Roman word for the Hebrew Saul) the apostle was a leader among the Pharisees prior to his dramatic conversion.
The Apostle Paul persecuted Christians before becoming a follower of Christ.
There is no apostle named John Paul. There is an apostle named John and another apostle named Paul.
Saul of Tarsus originally set out to destroy followers of 'The Way' but was struck down by Jesus and converted to become the Apostle to the Gentiles - Paul.
He called himself the Apostle to the Gentiles.
There is no apostle named John Paul. There is an apostle named John and another apostle named Paul.
Paul wasn't stoned - he was beheaded.
Yes, although he was not a disciple of the living Jesus, he was an apostle and traditionally referred to as "the Apostle Paul" or "Saint Paul".
Paul
OpinionI would say Apostle Paul wherever I use 'Apostle' as a title, in the same way as I would say Mr Smith, with 'Mr' capitalised. Less frequently, I would write 'apostle' uncapitalised if I did not intend it as a title, for example where 'apostle' is the subject of the sentence, and Paul is addressed. Use capitals to be on the safe side.
Luke was a companion of Paul, and not a apostle.
no
he was not