Acts 9:1-9 The Conversion of Saul 9  But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2  and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3  Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. 4  And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” 5  And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. 6  But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” 7  The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one. 8  Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. 9  And for three days he was...