And it happened, when I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance

but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance.

nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.

But I saw none of the other apostles except Jacob, the Lord's brother.

So when he had received food, he was strengthened. Then Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus.

And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues.

But when they deliver you up, do not be anxious about how or what you should speak, for it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak;

And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another.

And this occurred because of false brethren secretly brought in (who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage),