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There are three separate entities spoken of here by the Lord. Paul is to evangelize the Gentiles. Up to this point this has not yet been done. Peter's visit to Cornelius has not yet transpired and this is a radical new concept! When Peter finally does visit Cornelius to show that the way is open to the Gentiles (Chapter 10) the other Apostles and disciples are simply astonished (verse 45). Paul at this time is in Arabia for three years [Galatians 1:17-18] before returning to Jerusalem and his divinely appointed Apostleship.

Great post diego. The above really shows the Lord's wisdom. Suppose Paul had come back and starting talking about how gentiles were now being offered salvation? Considering his history he wouldn't have made much of an impact. But God first had gentiles contact Peter and revealed to him that gentiles were now being offered the chance to know God. He (God) went right to the Jerusalem church and planted the seeds there first.

Suppose Paul had come back and starting talking about how gentiles were now being offered salvation?

LOL............they'd strung him up....in fact that almost happened anyway: [Acts 9:28-29] And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

This was shortly after his conversion and his discourse among the "Grecians" (Alexandrian Jews) darn near got him waylaid! This is why he went to Arabia for three years....to learn how to win friends and influence people!

And..........Shabbat Shalom to you as well......too!