Act 22:17-18 | MHM | STEP | v. 17–21 : Paul says that after returning to Jerusalem, he was praying in the temple when he fell into a trance and saw Jesus telling him to leave Jerusalem quickly because the people would not accept his testimony about Jesus. Paul tried to remind Jesus of his past zeal against Christians, but Jesus insisted, “Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles!” (Acts 22:21 ). This explains why Paul had been preaching to non-Jews and why his message was not just for Israel, but for all nations.

‏ Acts 22:17-18

v. 17–21: Paul says that after returning to Jerusalem, he was praying in the temple when he fell into a trance and saw Jesus telling him to leave Jerusalem quickly because the people would not accept his testimony about Jesus. Paul tried to remind Jesus of his past zeal against Christians, but Jesus insisted, “Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles!” (Acts 22:21 ^a). This explains why Paul had been preaching to non-Jews and why his message was not just for Israel, but for all nations.

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