Galatians 1:14-2:2

New International Version

¹⁴ I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people and was extremely zealous^(A) for the traditions of my fathers.^{(B) 15} But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb^(C) and called me^(D) by his grace, was pleased ¹⁶ to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles,^(E) my immediate response was not to consult any human being.^{(F) 17} I did not go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went into Arabia. Later I returned to Damascus.^(G)

¹⁸ Then after three years,^(H) I went up to Jerusalem^(I) to get acquainted with Cephas^[a] and stayed with him fifteen days. ¹⁹ I saw none of the other apostles—only James,^(J) the Lord’s brother. ²⁰ I assure you before God^(K) that what I am writing you is no lie.^(L)

²¹ Then I went to Syria^(M) and Cilicia.^{(N) 22} I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea^(O) that are in Christ.^{(P) 23} They only heard the report: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith^(Q) he once tried to destroy.”^{(R) 24} And they praised God^(S) because of me.

Paul Accepted by the Apostles

2 Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem,^(T) this time with Barnabas.^(U) I took Titus^(V) along also. ² I went in response to a revelation^(W) and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles.^(X) I wanted to be sure I was not running and had not been running my race^(Y) in vain.