Acts 22:8 cpdv — And I responded, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And he said to me, ‘I am Jesus the Nazarene, whom you are persecuting.’

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And I responded, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And he said to me, ‘I am Jesus the Nazarene, whom you are persecuting.’ "

— Acts 22:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 22 — Context

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just as the high priest and all those greater by birth bear witness to me. Having received letters from them to the brothers, I journeyed to Damascus, so that I might lead them bound from there to Jerusalem, so that they might be punished.

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But it happened that, as I was traveling and was approaching Damascus at midday, suddenly from heaven a great light shone around me.

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And falling to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’

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And I responded, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And he said to me, ‘I am Jesus the Nazarene, whom you are persecuting.’

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And those who were with me, indeed, saw the light, but they did not hear the voice of him who was speaking with me.

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And I said, ‘What should I do, Lord?’ Then the Lord said to me: ‘Rise up, and go to Damascus. And there, you shall be told all that you must do.’

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And since I could not see, because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by my companions, and I went to Damascus.

Acts 22:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 22:8 say?
Acts 22:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And I responded, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And he said to me, ‘I am Jesus the Nazarene, whom you are persecuting.’ ”
Where is Acts 22:8 in the Bible?
Acts 22:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 22, verse 8.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 22:8.
What translation should I read Acts 22:8 in?
Acts 22:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 22:8?
Acts 22:8 reads (CPDV): “And I responded, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And he said to me, ‘I am Jesus the Nazarene, whom you are persecuting.’ ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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