Acts 9:3
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.”
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“As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:”
King James Version · Public Domain“And as he journeyed, it came to pass that he drew nigh unto Damascus: and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And in the going, he came nigh to Damascus, and suddenly there shone round about him a light from the heaven,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 9:3 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 104:2He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent,
- Acts 9:17So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
- Acts 22:6About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.
- Acts 26:12In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.
- 1 Corinthians 15:8And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth.
- 1 Timothy 6:16He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
- Revelation 21:23And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.
- Revelation 22:5There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.
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