Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
Then after three years, I finally made the trip to Jerusalem to meet with Peter, and I stayed with him for two weeks.
Sometimes the most important conversations happen after you've had time to process everything first.
📚 Historical Context
In the letter to the Galatians, Paul is defending his authority as an apostle against false teachers who claimed his message came from men rather than directly from God. After his conversion on the road to Damascus, Paul spent three years in places like Arabia and Damascus before traveling to Jerusalem to meet Peter, emphasizing that this visit was for fellowship and not to learn the gospel. This event highlights the early church's efforts to maintain unity among leaders while respecting individual callings.
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