Acts 22:6

Translations

Modern

About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.

Traditional

And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.

Literal

But it happened to me, journeying and drawing near to Damascus about noon, that suddenly a great light out of heaven shone around me,

Latin

Factum est autem, eunte me, et appropinquante Damasco media die, subito de cælo circumfulsit me lux copiosa:

Interlinear

Greek

English

About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.

Notes

Acts 22:1–21

Paul gives his most complete defense of his life and faith before his own people in Jerusalem. This speech shows his flexibility as a missionary, just as his message to the Greek philosophers in Athens also did (17:22–31; see 1 Corinthians 9:20–23).

He begins by showing his close connection with his audience. He explains his Jewish background and his training under Gamaliel the Elder (a respected Jewish teacher). He also describes his strong desire to honor God, a desire they shared (Acts 22:1–3).

Paul then recounts how he once persecuted Christians (22:4–5). He tells about seeing Jesus on the road to Damascus (22:6–10). and explains his conversion (his turning to follow Jesus; 22:11–16).

He ends by describing a vision in the temple, where the Lord spoke to him. The Lord told him that many Jews would reject the message and that he should go to the Gentiles (22:17–21).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Persecution Visions

Events

Paul gives his testimonyc. AD 54

Related verses

Revelation 1:16
He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.
Acts 9:3–8
As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
Acts 26:12–18
In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.
2 Samuel 8:6
Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.
Isaiah 24:23
The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory.
Matthew 17:2
There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
Genesis 15:2
But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”
Genesis 14:15
During the night, Abram divided his forces and routed Chedorlaomer’s army, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus.

Parallels

Acts 9:1–19 Acts 26:1–23

Places

Damascus: Ancient city, capital of Syria, important in biblical history

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Book of the Acts of the Apostles Church Damascus Judaizers Light Paul the Apostle Resurrection Shekinah

Topics

Damascus: Paul's Experiences In Paul: His Defense Paul: His Vision and Conversion

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