Where did Paul go after leaving Jerusalem, and what marked the beginning of his ministry?
After leaving Jerusalem, Paul went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia—the area of Antioch and his hometown Tarsus. The beginning of his ministry was marked by his calling out a people for His name, specifically from among the Gentiles.
Les explains that Peter had three years with the Lord, and Paul had three years with the Lord at the onset of his ministry. After Paul stopped at Jerusalem for a couple of weeks, he came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia, which is the area of Antioch and his hometown of Tarsus. This was the beginning of Paul's ministry—calling out a people for His name, but from among the Gentiles. Les then directs attention to 1 Corinthians chapter 12 as fresh language for understanding these people.
Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;
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What cities did Paul enter when he came to the regions of Syria and Cilicia?
The 'regions of Syria and Cilicia' in Galatians 1:21 are Antioch and Tarsus.