Acts 26:14

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

When we all fell to the ground I heard a voice speaking in the Hebrew [i.e., Aramaic] language. [It said], ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? You are only hurting yourself by kicking against the spurs [i.e., opposing the work of God].’

Cross References

Acts 21:40

And when the commander gave him permission, Paul stood on the stairway and motioned to the people with his hand [for attention]. When they completely quieted down, he spoke to them in the Hebrew [i.e., Aramaic] language, saying,

Acts 22:2

And when they heard him speaking in the Hebrew language, they listened all the more quietly. So, he continued,

Acts 9:7

And the men who were traveling with Saul were speechless, having heard the sound, but not seeing anyone.

1 Corinthians 10:22

Or, are we [trying to] make the Lord jealous [by doing this]? [Do we think] we are stronger that He is?

Acts 26:13

[Then] along the road, about noon, O King, I saw a light from the sky, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those traveling with me.

Acts 26:15

I answered, ‘Who are you, sir?’ And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus, the One you are persecuting.