“Arabian Retreat”

Monday, August 05, 2019

      Many people think that after Saul was saved and regained his sight, he began his ministry without interruption.  But in fact, he later says he was sent to the desert for three years.  I remember reading it, but I don't know where to find it.  Can you help me with that verse please?

Sincerely,
Stuck In The Desert

Dear Stuck In The Desert,

The verses you are thinking of are Gal 1:15-18.  After Saul's conversion in Damascus (Acts 9:17-19), Saul (more commonly known as Paul) left Damascus and went into Arabia for three years.  It is during this three-year time period that Paul had his vision of Paradise (2 Cor 12:2-4).  It is only after those three years that Paul eventually visited Jerusalem.

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