1. AND Saul, as yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
2. And asked of him letters to Damascus, to the synagogues: that if he found any men and wemen of this way, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
3. 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.
4. And falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying to him: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
5. Who said: Who art thou, Lord? And he: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It is hard for thee to kick against the goad.
6. And he trembling and astonished, said: Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?
7. And the Lord said to him: Arise, and go into the city, and there it shall be told thee what thou must do. Now the men who went in company with him, stood amazed, hearing indeed a voice, but seeing no man.