Galatians 1:17

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

I did not go up to Jerusalem to [discuss it with] those who had become apostles before me either; instead I went away into Arabia. [Note: This is probably when Paul received supernatural power from the Holy Spirit]. Then afterward, I returned to Damascus. [Note: This was in Syria where Paul was converted].

Cross References

Galatians 1:18

Then, three years later I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas [i.e., Peter], and stayed with him for fifteen days.

Acts 9:2

to ask for letters [authorizing him to go] to Damascus and to enter [Jewish] synagogues looking for people of “the Way” [Note: This was a designation for Christians at that time]. And if he found any, whether men or women, he would tie them up and take them to Jerusalem.

Acts 9:8

Saul got up from the ground and opened his eyes but could not see anything, so had to be led by the hand into Damascus.

Acts 9:10

Now [in the meantime] the Lord spoke in a vision to a certain disciple named Ananias [who lived] in Damascus. He called to him by name, “Ananias.” “Yes, Lord, here I am” Ananias replied.

Acts 9:19

then ate a meal and received strength. And he stayed on for a number of days with the disciples at Damascus.