Galatians 1:13-16

13You know what I was like when I followed the Jewish religion—how I violently persecuted God’s church. I did my best to destroy it.

14I was far ahead of my fellow Jews in my zeal for the traditions of my ancestors.

15But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace. Then it pleased him

16to reveal his Son to me so that I would proclaim the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles. When this happened, I did not rush out to consult with any human being.