^{5 Ref} As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.

^{6 Ref} And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.

^{7 Ref} And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

^{8 Ref} And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.

^{9 Ref} And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.

^{10 Ref} And I said, What shall I do, LORD? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.

^{11 Ref} And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.