CLV(i)
19 and obtaining nourishment, is strengthened. Now he came to be with the disciples in Damascus some days."
20 And immediately, in the synagogues, he heralded Jesus, that He is the Son of God."
21 Now amazed are all who are hearing, and they said, "Is not this the one who, in Jerusalem, ravages those who are invoking this Name? And for this had he come here, that he may be leading them bound to the chief priests."
22 Yet Saul was the more invigorated, and threw the Jews dwelling in Damascus into confusion, deducing that this One is the Christ."
23 Now as a considerable number of days were fulfilled, the Jews consult to assassinate him."
24 Yet known to Saul is their plot. Now they scrutinized the gates also, both by day and by night, so that they may be assassinating him."
25 Yet the disciples, getting him at night, let him down through the wall, lowering him in a hamper."
26 Now, on coming along to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; and all feared him, not believing that he is a disciple."
27 Yet Barnabas, getting hold of him, led him to the apostles and relates to them how he became acquainted with the Lord on the road, and that He speaks to him, and how, in Damascus, he speaks boldly in the name of Jesus."
28 And he was with them, going in and out, in Jerusalem."
29 Speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, he both spoke and discussed with the Hellenists. Yet they took in hand to assassinate him."