Acts 9:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When Saul had almost reached Damascus, a bright light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:8

Finally, he appeared to me, even though I am like someone who was born at the wrong time.

Acts 22:6

One day about midday I was getting close to Damascus, when a bright light from heaven suddenly flashed around me.

Revelation 21:23

And the city did not need the sun or the moon. The glory of God was shining on it, and the Lamb was its light.

1 Timothy 6:16

Only God lives for ever! And he lives in light that no one can come near. No human has ever seen God or ever can see him. God will be honoured, and his power will last for ever. Amen.

Revelation 22:5

Never again will night appear, and no one who lives there will ever need a lamp or the sun. The Lord God will be their light, and they will rule for ever.

Acts 9:17

Ananias left and went into the house where Saul was staying. Ananias placed his hands on him and said, “Saul, the Lord Jesus has sent me. He is the same one who appeared to you along the road. He wants you to be able to see and to be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Psalm 104:2

and surrounded by light. You spread out the sky like a tent,

Acts 9:27

Then Barnabas helped him by taking him to the apostles. He explained how Saul had seen the Lord and how the Lord had spoken to him. Barnabas also said that when Saul was in Damascus, he had spoken bravely in the name of Jesus.

1 Corinthians 9:1

I am free. I am an apostle. I have seen the Lord Jesus and have led you to have faith in him.