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Acts 9:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Acts 9:1 ESV

But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

Acts 9:2 ESV

and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

Acts 9:3 ESV

Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him.

Acts 9:4 ESV

And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?”

Acts 9:5 ESV

And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

Acts 9:6 ESV

But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.”

Acts 9:7 ESV

The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one.

Acts 9:8 ESV

Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.