Acts 9:1-9

1Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord [and relentless in his search for believers], went to the high priest,

2and he asked for letters [of authority] from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any men or women there belonging to the Way [believers, followers of Jesus the Messiah], men and women alike, he could arrest them and bring them bound [with chains] to Jerusalem.

3As he traveled he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him [displaying the glory and majesty of Christ];

4and he fell to the ground and heard a voice [from heaven] saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting and oppressing Me?”

5And Saul said, “Who are You, Lord?” And He answered, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting,

6now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

7The men who were traveling with him [were terrified and] stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one.

8Saul got up from the ground, but though his eyes were open, he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.

9And he was unable to see for three days, and he neither ate nor drank.