22. But Saul became more and more powerful. His proofs that Jesus is the Christ were so strong that the Jews in Damascus could not argue with him.
23. After many days, the Jews made plans to kill Saul.
24. They were watching the city gates day and night. They wanted to kill him, but Saul learned about their plan.
25. One night some followers of Saul helped him leave the city. They lowered him in a basket through an opening in the city wall.
26. Then Saul went to Jerusalem. He tried to join the group of followers, but they were all afraid of him. They did not believe that he was really a follower.
27. But Barnabas accepted Saul and took him to the apostles. Barnabas told them that Saul had seen the Lord on the road. He explained how the Lord had spoken to Saul. Then he told them how boldly Saul had preached in the name of Jesus in Damascus.
28. And so Saul stayed with the followers. He went everywhere in Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of Jesus.