The Jews in Damascus recognise that there was a group among them who called on the name of Jesus in prayer. The people of the Way (Christians) invoked the name of Jesus in worship, calling on him as they call on the Lord (see Acts 9:14).1 They are surprised to find that Saul is now also one of their number, especially given the fact that he came to Damascus to arrest the people who belonged to this group.
21 Tous ceux qui l'entendaient étaient dans l'étonnement, et disaient: N'est-ce pas celui qui persécutait à Jérusalem ceux qui invoquent ce nom, et n'est-il pas venu ici pour les emmener liés devant les principaux sacrificateurs?