3 But as he was journeying, it came to pass that he drew near to Damascus; and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven,

4 and falling on the earth he heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why dost thou persecute me?

5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he {said}, *I* am Jesus, whom *thou* persecutest.

6 But rise up and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

7 But the men who were travelling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but beholding no one.