^{8 Ref} Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened, he saw no one. They led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

^{9 Ref} He was without sight for three days, and neither ate nor drank.

^{10 Ref} Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias!" He said, "Behold, it's me, Lord."

^{11 Ref} The Lord said to him, "Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,

^{12 Ref} and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight."

^{13 Ref} But Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.

^{14 Ref} Here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name."

^{15 Ref} But the Lord said to him, "Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.