Acts 9:3 - Compare All Versions

Acts 9:3-4 MSG (The Message)

He set off. When he got to the outskirts of Damascus, he was suddenly dazed by a blinding flash of light. As he fell to the ground, he heard a voice: “Saul, Saul, why are you out to get me?”

Acts 9:3 KJV (King James Version)

And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven

Acts 9:3 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

As he was traveling, it happened that he was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him

Acts 9:3 NCV (New Century Version)

So Saul headed toward Damascus. As he came near the city, a bright light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.

Acts 9:3 ASV (American Standard Version)

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

Acts 9:3 NIV (New International Version)

As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

Acts 9:3 NKJV (New King James Version)

As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven.

Acts 9:3 AMP (Amplified Bible)

As he traveled he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him [displaying the glory and majesty of Christ]

Acts 9:3 NLT (New Living Translation)

As he was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him.

Acts 9:3 TPT (The Passion Translation)

So he obtained the authorization and left for Damascus. Just outside the city, a brilliant light flashing from heaven suddenly exploded all around him.

Acts 9:3 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him.