Chapter 9

Saul's Conversion

1 Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath. He was eager to destroy the Lord's followers,[1][Greek disciples. ] so he went to the high priest.
2 He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking their cooperation in the arrest of any followers of the Way he found there. He wanted to bring them—both men and women—back to Jerusalem in chains.
        3 As he was nearing Damascus on this mission, a brilliant light from heaven suddenly beamed down upon him!
4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?"
        5 "Who are you, sir?" Saul asked.
     And the voice replied, "I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting!
6 Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you are to do."