Writing to the Romans, he declares, "Inasmuch as I am the apostle of
the Gentiles, I magnify mine office," i.e.,
*I want to be received not as Paul of Tarsus, but as Paul the apostle and ambassador of Jesus Christ, in order that people might be more eager to hear. Paul exalts his ministry out of the desire to make known the name, the grace, and the mercy of God.
Galatians 1:1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, etc.)."
Martin Luther