19. He recovered his natural strength, weakened by previous fasting. After his communion he proceeded to Arabia, and then again came back to Damascus. St. Luke makes no mention of his journey to Arabia. 20. This shows the genuine sincerity of his conversion. 21. “Persecuted.” The Greek word would convey, ravaged, deprived of life. 22. “Increased,” &c. Animated and armed with greater energy and zeal in preaching the Gospel. “Confounded,” creating confusion among them; confuting them by argument. “Affirming”