3 As he traveled along and was approaching Damascus, a light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.

4 He dropped to the ground and heard a voice saying to him,"Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?"

5 He asked, "Who are you, Lord?"He said,"I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

6 But get up and go into the city, and it will be told you what you are to do."

7 Meanwhile, the men who were traveling with him were standing speechless, for they heard the voice but didn't see anyone.