New International Reader's Version

Acts 9:1-4 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

1. Meanwhile, Saul continued to oppose the Lord's followers. He said they would be put to death. He went to the high priest.

2. He asked the priest for letters to the synagogues in Damascus. He wanted to find men and women who belonged to the Way of Jesus. The letters would allow him to take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.

3. On his journey, Saul approached Damascus. Suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

4. He fell to the ground. He heard a voice speak to him. "Saul! Saul!" the voice said. "Why are you opposing me?"