1:18 three years. The “many days” of Acts 9:23.

to Jerusalem. Paul’s first trip to Jerusalem after his conversion (Acts 9:26–30).

visit. This translates a Greek word that means visiting someone for the purpose of getting information. Paul may have interviewed Peter about Jesus’ life and teaching.

Cephas. Peter’s Aramaic name was “Cephas.” Both “Cephas” and “Peter” mean “rock.”