^{3 Ref} As he traveled, it happened that he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him.

^{4 Ref} He fell on the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?"

^{5 Ref} He said, "Who are you, Lord?" The Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.{TR adds "It's hard for you to kick against the goads."}

^{6 Ref} But{TR omits "But" } rise up, and enter into the city, and you will be told what you must do."

^{7 Ref} The men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the sound, but seeing no one.