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An Independent Apostle
Scholars emphasize that Paul waited three years after his conversion before meeting any of the original apostles. This significant delay is central to his argument that his apostolic authority and gospel message came directly from Jesus Christ, not from human instruction or approval in Jerusalem.
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Galatians
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Albert Barnes
On Galatians 1:18
18th Century
Theologian
Then after three years. This probably means three years after his departure from Jerusalem to Damascus, not after his return from Arabia. …
AT Robertson
On Galatians 1:18
Then after three years (επειτα μετα τρια ετη). A round number to cover the period from his departure from Jerusalem for Damascus t…
Charles Ellicott
On Galatians 1:18
19th Century
Bishop
After three years.—This date is probably to be counted from the great turning-point in the Apostle’s career—his conversion. It nee…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Galatians 1:18
The “three years” mentioned here are hard to define. It may have been three full years or only one full year plus parts of two others. Nor does Pau…
John Calvin
On Galatians 1:18
16th Century
Theologian
Then after three years. It was not until three years after he had begun to carry out his apostolic duties, that he went up to Jerusale…
John Gill
On Galatians 1:18
17th Century
Pastor
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem
Not three years after his return to Damascus, but after his conversion…
Matthew Henry
On Galatians 1:15–24
17th Century
Minister
St. Paul was wonderfully brought to the knowledge and faith of Christ. All who are savingly converted, are called by the grace of God; their conver…