Acts 9:26-30
When he (Saul) came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.
When Saul cam to Jerusalem he was more than an outsider. He'd been an enemy infact, and everyone was suspicious oh him. Only Barnabus was willing to risk acting like a friend to Saul, bringing this outsider in. It's esp. import for Christains to reach out and welcome others. Introduce yourself to the newcomer. You'll not only do a good deed, but open the doors for an exciting spiritual journey. Let's keep soft hearts towards others and their ideas and try not the scare them off. :t: