008:039 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, and the eunuch didn't see him any more, for he went on his way rejoicing. 008:040 But Philip was found at Azotus. Passing through, he preached the Good News to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea. 009:001 But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, 009:002 and asked for letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 009:003 As he traveled, it happened that he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him. 009:004 He fell on the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" 009:005 He said, "Who are you, Lord?" The Lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.{TR adds "It's hard for you to kick against the goads."} 009:006 But{TR omits "But" } rise up, and enter into the city, and you will be told what you must do." 009:007 The men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the sound, but seeing no one. 009:008 Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened, he saw no one. They led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. 009:009 He was without sight for three days, and neither ate nor drank. 009:010 Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias!" He said, "Behold, it's me, Lord." 009:011 The Lord said to him, "Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah{or, Judas} for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying, 009:012 and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight." 009:013 But Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem. 009:014 Here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name." 009:015 But the Lord said to him, "Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel. 009:016 For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake." 009:017 Ananias departed, and entered into the house. Laying his hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me, that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit." 009:018 Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized. 009:019 He took food and was strengthened. Saul stayed several days with the disciples who were at Damascus.