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Saul preaches Christ and escapes Damascus

Saul immediately proclaimed in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. When a plot against him became known, the disciples lowered him at night through an opening in the city wall (Acts 9:20-25).

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📖 Acts 9:20–22

20Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.” 21All who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?” 22But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.

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Sources: Scripture — Acts 9:20-25
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