10. That is what I did in Jerusalem. By the authority I received from the chief priests, I locked many Christians in prison. I voted to have them killed every time a vote was taken.
11. I even went to each synagogue, punished believers, and forced them to curse ⌊the name of Jesus⌋. In my furious rage against them, I hunted them down in cities outside ⌊Jerusalem⌋.
12. “I was carrying out these activities when I went to the city of Damascus. I had the power and authority of the chief priests.
13. Your Majesty, at noon, while I was traveling, I saw a light that was brighter than the sun. The light came from the sky and shined around me and those who were with me.