Acts 9:22-24

Expanded Bible

²² But Saul grew more ·powerful [capable; effective]. His proofs that Jesus is the Christ were so strong that ·his own people [^Lthe Jews who lived] in Damascus ·could not argue with [were baffled/confounded by] him.

²³ ·After many days [or Some time later], ·they [^Lthe Jews] ·made plans [plotted] to kill Saul. ²⁴ They were watching the city gates day and night [^Lin order to kill him], but Saul learned about their ·plan [plot].