20. And immediately he began to preach in the synagogues about Jesus, that he was the Son of God.

21. And all who heard were amazed, and said, "Is this not the same one who persecuted in Jerusalem those who call on this name?" and here also he came to bind them and lead them to the chief priests.

22. But Saul became more and more strengthened and confused the Jews living in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

23. And when enough time had passed, the Jews agreed to kill him.

24. But Saul learned of their plan. And they kept watch day and night at the gate to kill him.

25. And the disciples took him by night and let him down the wall in a basket.

26. Saul arrived in Jerusalem and tried to join the disciples; but everyone was afraid of him, not believing that he was a student.

27. Barnabas took him and came to the apostles and told them how he had seen the Lord on the way, and what the Lord had spoken to him, and how he had boldly preached in the name of Jesus in Damascus.

28. And he dwelt with them, going in and out, in Jerusalem, and preached boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus.

29. He also spoke and contended with the Hellenists; and they tried to kill him.

30. When the brethren heard of this, they sent him to Caesarea and escorted him to Tarsus.

31. But the churches throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria were at rest, edified and walking in the fear of the Lord; and, with the consolation of the Holy Spirit, they multiplied.

32. It happened that Peter, going around everyone, came to the saints who lived in Lydda.

33. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been lying in bed for eight years in paralysis.