He was speaking of himself in a modest way.According to some schoars, ther expression Paul uses here can have a derogatory connotation. If Paul had that in mind, he was acknowledging that he did not have the privilege he was given. In fact, he went on to say: "I am the least of the apostles, and I am not worthy of being called an apostle, because I persecuted the congregation of God. But by GOd's undeserved kindness I am what I am." - 1 CORINTHIANS 15:9, 10.
Consequently, it seems that Paul could hav been referring to the unexpected and abrupt manner in which Jesus appeared to him, the untimilness of his conversion, or the fact that he was spiritually unworthy to have such an amazing revelation. Whatever the case, Paul clearly treasured this experience. It proved to him beeyond a doubt that Jesus had been resurrected from the dead. No wonder he often referered to this untimely experience when teaching others about Jesus' resurrection. - ACTS 22:6-11; 26:13-18.
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