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Saul kept threatening to murder the Lord's disciples. He went to the chief priest
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and asked him to write letters of authorization to the synagogue leaders in the city of Damascus. Saul wanted to arrest any man or woman who followed the way [of Christ] and imprison them in Jerusalem.
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As Saul was coming near the city of Damascus, a light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.
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He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, "Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?"
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Saul asked, "Who are you, sir?" The person replied, "I'm Jesus, the one you're persecuting.
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Get up! Go into the city, and you'll be told what you should do."
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Meanwhile, the men traveling with him were speechless. They heard the voice but didn't see anyone.
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Saul was helped up from the ground. When he opened his eyes, he was blind. So his companions led him into Damascus.
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For three days he couldn't see and didn't eat or drink.