The Illustrated History of the New Testament

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Saint Paul, the chosen vessel original Latin: "uas electionis," a biblical reference to Acts 9:15, by teaching and
writing, built up the Church,

[Image: A rectangular woodcut illustration showing Saint Paul. He is depicted as an elderly man with a long beard and a radiant halo, seated at a desk and writing in a large book with a quill. Various objects are scattered around him, including more books and what appears to be tools or materials for his trade. In the background, there is an architectural structure featuring classical columns. The image symbolizes the Apostle Paul's dual life of spiritual authorship and manual labor.]

Saint Paul served the Christian Church
with writing and teaching,

Chosen vessel: A theological title for Paul, signifying that he was specifically selected by God to spread the Gospel.
Labor: This refers to Paul's trade as a tentmaker; he famously worked with his hands so as not to be a financial burden to the early Christian communities.