16. In this and following verses, Paul dwells on certain circumstances and events not recorded in the history of his conversion (c. 9) to show, he did not proceed to preach among the Gentiles without being duly commissioned by God. “A minister,” preacher of the Gospel … and witness (c. 22:15). “Which thou hast seen,” when struck down on thy way to persecute the Saints at Damascus. “And of those things,” &c. These words refer to further declarations of God’s will (as in c. 22:17–18). 17. “From the