15 But even before I was born, God had chosen me. He was kind and had decided
16 to show me his Son, so that I would announce his message to the Gentiles. I didn't talk this over with anyone.
17 I didn't say a word, not even to the men in Jerusalem who were apostles before I was. Instead, I went at once to Arabia, and afterwards I returned to Damascus.
18 Three years later I went to visit Peter in Jerusalem and stayed with him for fifteen days.
19 The only other apostle I saw was James, the Lord's brother.
20 And in the presence of God I swear I am telling the truth.
21 Later, I went to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.