What was Saul's mission before his conversion?

• A. To Bind All the Disciples of the Lord in Damascus and Bring Them to Jerusalem
• B. To Preach in Synagogues of Damascus
• C. To Collect Offerings from Damascus
• D. To Establish Temples in Damascus

Answer: (A)

Saul’s role before conversion is shown as a persecutor of Christians. In Acts 9, he is described as breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, and he goes to the high priest to obtain letters to the synagogues in Damascus so that if he found any belonging to the Way, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. This makes clear his mission: to arrest and transport Jesus’ followers, not to preach, collect offerings, or build temples. So the best answer is that his aim was to bind all the disciples of the Lord in Damascus and bring them to Jerusalem. This sets up the stark contrast with his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus and his subsequent missionary work.