14. and was progressing in Judaism beyond many contemporaries in my nation, because I was a far more zealous adherent of the traditions handed down by my forefathers.
15. But when the one who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace was pleased
16. to reveal his Son in me in order that I would proclaim the gospel about him among the Gentiles, immediately I did not consult with flesh and blood,
17. nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away to Arabia and I returned again to Damascus.
18. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to become acquainted with Cephas, and I stayed with him fifteen days,
19. but I did not see any others of the apostles except James, the brother of the Lord.
20. (Now the things which I am writing to you, behold, I assure you before God that I am not lying.)
21. Then I came to the regions of Syria and of Cilicia,