We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Hebrew, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? You hurt yourself by kicking at the goad.'
As he gave permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the people. A great hush came over them, and he addressed them as follows in Hebrew.
When they heard him addressing them in Hebrew they were all the more quiet. So he went on.
His fellow-travellers stood speechless, for they heard the voice but they could not see anyone.
What! do we intend to rouse the Lord's jealousy? Are we stronger than he is?
when at mid-day on the road, O king, I saw a light from heaven, more dazzling than the sun, flash round me and my fellow-travellers.
'Who are you?' I asked. And the Lord said, 'I am Jesus, and you are persecuting me.