6. "I had almost reached Damascus. About noon a bright light from heaven suddenly flashed around me.
7. I fell to the ground and heard a voice speak to me. 'Saul! Saul!' it said. 'Why are you opposing me?'
8. " 'Who are you, Lord?' I asked. " 'I am Jesus of Nazareth,' he replied. 'I am the one you are opposing.'
9. "The light was seen by my companions. But they didn't understand the voice of the one speaking to me.