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

Acts 9:2
and requested letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.

Acts 9:8
Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could not see a thing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus.

Acts 9:10
In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, "Ananias!" "Here I am, Lord," he answered.

Acts 9:19
and after taking some food, he regained his strength. And he spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.

Acts 9:23
After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him,

Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.