Acts 9:3-15

3As Saul was coming near the city of Damascus, a light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.

4He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?”

5Saul asked, “Who are you, sir?” The person replied, “I’m Jesus, the one you’re persecuting.

6Get up! Go into the city, and you’ll be told what you should do.”

7Meanwhile, the men traveling with him were speechless. They heard the voice but didn’t see anyone.

8Saul was helped up from the ground. When he opened his eyes, he was blind. So his companions led him into Damascus.

9For three days he couldn’t see and didn’t eat or drink.

10A disciple named Ananias lived in the city of Damascus. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias!” Ananias answered, “Yes, Lord.”

11The Lord told him, “Get up! Go to Judas’ house on Straight Street, and ask for a man named Saul from the city of Tarsus. He’s praying.

12In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias place his hands on him to restore his sight.”

13Ananias replied, “Lord, I’ve heard a lot of people tell about the many evil things this man has done to your people in Jerusalem.

14Saul has come here to Damascus with authority from the chief priests to put anyone who calls on your name in prison.”

15The Lord told Ananias, “Go! I’ve chosen this man to bring my name to nations, to kings, and to the people of Israel.