Acts 22:17

17 And it came to pass , that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;

Acts 22:17 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 22:17

And it came to pass, that when I was come again to
Jerusalem
Which was three years after his conversion; for he did not immediately return to Jerusalem, but went into Arabia; and when he returned to Damascus, which was three years after he came to Jerusalem; see ( Galatians 1:17 Galatians 1:18 )

even while I prayed in the temple;
the temple was an house of prayer; hither persons resorted for that purpose; and as the apostle had been used to it, he continued this custom, and during the time of prayer he fell into an ecstasy:

I was in a trance:
and knew not whether he was in the body, or out of the body: whether this was the time he refers to in ( 2 Corinthians 12:2 ) is not certain, though probable.

Acts 22:17 In-Context

15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard .

16 And now why tarriest thou ? arise , and be baptized , and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

17 And it came to pass , that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;

18 And saw him saying unto me, Make haste , and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.

19 And I said , Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: