but their plot became known to Saul. They were watching the gates day and night in order to kill him;
In context
22But Saul grew stronger and stronger, and he threw the Jews living in Damascus into confusion by proving that Jesus is the Christ. 23After many days had passed, the Jews plotted to kill him, 24but their plot became known to Saul. They were watching the gates day and night in order to kill him; 25so his disciples took him at night and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket. 26When he reached Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing he was a disciple.