Acts 9:19

Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

And as any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the service of the brothers living in Judea.

“I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but having been brought up in this city, having been instructed at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strictness of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God just as you all are today,

but kept declaring both to those of Damascus first, and also at Jerusalem and then throughout all the region of Judea, and even to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, practicing deeds appropriate to repentance.

nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away to Arabia, and returned once more to Damascus.

Saul Begins to Preach Christ