22. But Saul's preaching became even more powerful, and his proofs that Jesus was the Messiah were so convincing that the Jews who lived in Damascus could not answer him.
23. After many days had gone by, the Jews met together and made plans to kill Saul,
24. but he was told of their plan. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him.
25. But one night Saul's followers took him and let him down through an opening in the wall, lowering him in a basket.
26. Saul went to Jerusalem and tried to join the disciples. But they would not believe that he was a disciple, and they were all afraid of him.
27. Then Barnabas came to his help and took him to the apostles. He explained to them how Saul had seen the Lord on the road and that the Lord had spoken to him. He also told them how boldly Saul had preached in the name of Jesus in Damascus.