Damascus: Paul's Experiences In

Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest

…as the high priest and the whole Council can testify about me. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to apprehend these people and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished. …

In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. …

In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me.

…nor did I go up to Jerusalem to the apostles who came before me, but I went into Arabia and later returned to Damascus.