Saul observed the stoning, and Caiaphas authorized him to follow through on further efforts to suppress the followers of Jesus by arresting them in Damascus.
Saulus vaatas seda hukkamist pealt. Kaifas andis Saulusele volituse jätkata Jeesuse järelkäijate mahasurumist ning lubas tal võtta kinni need, kes olid Damaskuses.