Catholic Public Domain Version
"And as he made the journey, it happened that he was approaching Damascus. And suddenly, a light from heaven shone around him. "
— Acts 9:3, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:”
“And as he journeyed, it came to pass that he drew nigh unto Damascus: and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven: ”
“As he traveled, it happened that he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him.”
“As he was going along, approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.”
“And as he went on his journey, it came to pass that he drew nigh to Damascus. And suddenly a light from heaven shined round about him.”
“And while he was journeying, he came near Damascus; and suddenly he saw a light from heaven shining round him;”
“And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:”
Now Saul, still breathing threats and beatings against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
and he petitioned him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that, if he found any men or women belonging to this Way, he could lead them as prisoners to Jerusalem.
And as he made the journey, it happened that he was approaching Damascus. And suddenly, a light from heaven shone around him.
And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?”
And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he: “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goad.”
And he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do you want me to do?”