en_obs-tn/content/46/08.md

Saul went to Jerusalem

This introduces a new event. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent)

but they were afraid of him

The connecting word "but" introduces a contrast relationship. Saul was now a disciple so you would expect the apostles would want to meet with him, but instead they were afraid. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast)

accepted Saul

That is, “believed that Saul also was a believer in Jesus.”