2000 years later, only Paul has the authority

[ScottA]

1 Tim 1:16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
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What don't people understand ?
Christ selected Paul to teach how we today are saved, not Peter, not John, not Matthew, not James but ONLY Paul
Disagree ?
Then list the verses that teach that the 12 have the same authority as Paul as taught in Acts 9:15, Rom 11:13, Rom 15:16, Gal 2:7-9, 1 Tim 1:16.

Where the teachings and writings of the other apostles are often only foundational, they are that.

But, more importantly--what do you make of Paul's "pattern" being defined by him--not as first and last, but only as "first?"