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Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Peter, and stayed with him fifteen days.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then after three years. This probably means three years after his departure from Jerusalem to Damascus, not after his return from Arabia. …
Then after three years (επειτα μετα τρια ετη). A round number to cover the period from his departure from Jerusalem for Damascus t…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem Not three years after his return to Damascus, but after his conversion…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing that he did not receive the Gospel from any human source before or at the time of his conversion, the Apostle now proves that he did …
