Acts 9:2

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Acts 9:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest

2 and requested letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.

3 As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?”

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