Acts 22:9 nasb — "And those who were with me saw the light, to be sure, but did not understand the voice of the One who was speaking to…

NASB

""And those who were with me saw the light, to be sure, but did not understand the voice of the One who was speaking to me."

— Acts 22:9, NASB

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Acts 22 — Context

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"But it happened that as I was on my way, approaching Damascus about noontime, a very bright light suddenly flashed from heaven all around me,

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and I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?'

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"And I answered, '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 saw the light, to be sure, but did not understand the voice of the One who was speaking to me.

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"And I said, 'What shall I do, Lord?' And the Lord said to me, 'Get up and go on into Damascus, and there you will be told of all that has been appointed for you to do.'

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"But since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me and came into Damascus.

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"A certain Ananias, a man who was devout by the standard of the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,

Acts 22:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 22:9 say?
Acts 22:9 in the NASB reads: “"And those who were with me saw the light, to be sure, but did not understand the voice of the One who was speaking to me.”
Where is Acts 22:9 in the Bible?
Acts 22:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 22, verse 9.
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 22:9.
What translation should I read Acts 22:9 in?
Acts 22:9 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 22:9?
Acts 22:9 reads (NASB): “"And those who were with me saw the light, to be sure, but did not understand the voice of the One who was speaking to me.” 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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