Act 9:24 | NET2full | STEP | but Saul learned of their plot against him. They were also watching the city gates day and night so that they could kill him .

‏ Acts 9:24

24 but Saul learned of their plot against him. ^{▼▼tn The words “against him” are implied, as suggested by L&N 30.71.} They were also watching ^{▼▼tn Or “guarding.” This is a negative term in Luke-Acts (Luke 6:7; 14:1; 20:20).} the city gates ^{▼▼tn The word πύλη (pulē) may refer to a house door or gate, or to the large gates used in a palace, temple, or city wall. Here the context clearly indicates a reference to the latter, so the translation “city gates” is used.} day and night so that they could kill him.