Galatians 1 10-24 introduction of Paul

Time for a Little Backstory

Paul is pretty sure the Galatians know about his past. But he's gonna tell them again anyhow. Just once more for good measure.
Back in the day, Paul was a super devout Jew who persecuted Christians on the side. Uh-huh.
He's was über pious and totally loved Jewish law—even more than most other Jews—but when God sent him a vision of Jesus, everything changed.
He started preaching the good news about Jesus right away. He didn't high tail it to Jerusalem to meet with Jesus's disciples there. He went out on his own and spread the good word. Paul's a rebel like that.