“"But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ." As one learned in the Law, he stopped their mouths, and suffered them not to speak. They thought they were rid of disputation in such matters, in getting rid of Stephen, and they found another,…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — Homily on Acts 20
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22But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
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20And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
21But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
— Acts 9:22 —
23And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:
24But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.