Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
video advertismenet
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda.
Click here to join the effort!
Click here to join the effort!
Read the Bible
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Acts 22:11
But, as I could not see clearly owing to the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them who were with me, I came into Damascus.
Jump to:Bible Study Tools • Parallel Bible Verse • Bible Contextual Overview • Bible Cross-References • Gill's Bible Notes • Barnes' Bible Notes
Bible Study Resources
Concordances:
- Nave'sDictionaries:
- AmericanEncyclopedias:
- CondensedParallel Translations
Christian Standard Bible®
“Since I couldn’t see because of the brightness of the light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and went into Damascus.
“Since I couldn’t see because of the brightness of the light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and went into Damascus.
King James Version (1611)
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
King James Version
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
English Standard Version
And since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and came into Damascus.
And since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and came into Damascus.
New American Standard Bible
"But since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I came into Damascus being led by the hand by those who were with me.
"But since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I came into Damascus being led by the hand by those who were with me.
New Century Version
I could not see, because the bright light had made me blind. So my companions led me into Damascus.
I could not see, because the bright light had made me blind. So my companions led me into Damascus.
Amplified Bible
"But since I could not see because of the [glorious intensity and dazzling] brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me and came into Damascus.
"But since I could not see because of the [glorious intensity and dazzling] brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me and came into Damascus.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"But since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me and came into Damascus.
"But since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me and came into Damascus.
Legacy Standard Bible
But since I could not see because of the glory of that light, being led by the hand by those who were with me, I came into Damascus.
But since I could not see because of the glory of that light, being led by the hand by those who were with me, I came into Damascus.
Berean Standard Bible
Because the brilliance of the light had blinded me, my companions led me by the hand into Damascus.
Because the brilliance of the light had blinded me, my companions led me by the hand into Damascus.
Contemporary English Version
The light had been so bright that I couldn't see. And the other men had to lead me by the hand to Damascus.
The light had been so bright that I couldn't see. And the other men had to lead me by the hand to Damascus.
Complete Jewish Bible
I had been blinded by the brightness of the light, so my companions led me by the hand into Dammesek.
I had been blinded by the brightness of the light, so my companions led me by the hand into Dammesek.
Darby Translation
And as I could not see, through the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came to Damascus.
And as I could not see, through the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came to Damascus.
Easy-to-Read Version
I could not see, because the bright light had made me blind. So the men led me into Damascus.
I could not see, because the bright light had made me blind. So the men led me into Damascus.
Geneva Bible (1587)
So when I could not see for the glory of that light, I was led by the hand of them that were with me, and came into Damascus.
So when I could not see for the glory of that light, I was led by the hand of them that were with me, and came into Damascus.
George Lamsa Translation
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Da-mas''cus.
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Da-mas''cus.
Good News Translation
I was blind because of the bright light, and so my companions took me by the hand and led me into Damascus.
I was blind because of the bright light, and so my companions took me by the hand and led me into Damascus.
Lexham English Bible
And as I could not see as a result of the brightness of that light, I arrived in Damascus led by the hand of those who were with me.
And as I could not see as a result of the brightness of that light, I arrived in Damascus led by the hand of those who were with me.
Literal Translation
And as I did not see, from the glory of that light, being led by the hand by those being with me, I went into Damascus.
And as I did not see, from the glory of that light, being led by the hand by those being with me, I went into Damascus.
American Standard Version
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me I came into Damascus.
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me I came into Damascus.
Bible in Basic English
And because I was unable to see because of the glory of that light, those who were with me took me by the hand, and so I came to Damascus.
And because I was unable to see because of the glory of that light, those who were with me took me by the hand, and so I came to Damascus.
Hebrew Names Version
When I couldn't see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came into Dammesek.
When I couldn't see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came into Dammesek.
International Standard Version
Since I could not see because of the brightness of the light, the men who were with me took me by the hand and led me into Damascus.
Since I could not see because of the brightness of the light, the men who were with me took me by the hand and led me into Damascus.
Etheridge Translation
And while I could not see because of the glory of that light, they who were with me took me by my hands, and I entered Darmsuk.
And while I could not see because of the glory of that light, they who were with me took me by my hands, and I entered Darmsuk.
Murdock Translation
And as I could see nothing, because of the glory of that light, those with me took me by the hand, and I entered Damascus.
And as I could see nothing, because of the glory of that light, those with me took me by the hand, and I entered Damascus.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when I sawe nothyng for the bryghtnesse of the lyght, I was ledde by the hande of the that were with me, and came into Damascus.
And when I sawe nothyng for the bryghtnesse of the lyght, I was ledde by the hande of the that were with me, and came into Damascus.
English Revised Version
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
World English Bible
When I couldn't see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came into Damascus.
When I couldn't see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came into Damascus.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And as I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand by them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
And as I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand by them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
Weymouth's New Testament
"And as I could not see because the light had been so dazzling, those who were with me had to lead me by the arm, and so I came to Damascus.
"And as I could not see because the light had been so dazzling, those who were with me had to lead me by the arm, and so I came to Damascus.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne Y saye not, for the clerete of that liyt, Y was led bi the hond of felowis, and Y cam to Damask.
And whanne Y saye not, for the clerete of that liyt, Y was led bi the hond of felowis, and Y cam to Damask.
Update Bible Version
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those that were with me I came into Damascus.
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those that were with me I came into Damascus.
Webster's Bible Translation
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
New English Translation
Since I could not see because of the brilliance of that light, I came to Damascus led by the hand of those who were with me.
Since I could not see because of the brilliance of that light, I came to Damascus led by the hand of those who were with me.
New King James Version
And since I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came into Damascus.
And since I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came into Damascus.
New Living Translation
"I was blinded by the intense light and had to be led by the hand to Damascus by my companions.
"I was blinded by the intense light and had to be led by the hand to Damascus by my companions.
New Life Bible
"I could not see because of the bright light. Those who were with me had to lead me by the hand until we came to Damascus.
"I could not see because of the bright light. Those who were with me had to lead me by the hand until we came to Damascus.
New Revised Standard
Since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, those who were with me took my hand and led me to Damascus.
Since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, those who were with me took my hand and led me to Damascus.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And whereas I did not see for the brightness of that light, being led by the hand by my companions, I came to Damascus,
And whereas I did not see for the brightness of that light, being led by the hand by my companions, I came to Damascus,
Revised Standard Version
And when I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and came into Damascus.
And when I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and came into Damascus.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And when I sawe nothynge for the brightnes of that light I was ledde by the honde of them that were with me and came into Damasco.
And when I sawe nothynge for the brightnes of that light I was ledde by the honde of them that were with me and came into Damasco.
Young's Literal Translation
`And when I did not see from the glory of that light, being led by the hand by those who are with me, I came to Damascus,
`And when I did not see from the glory of that light, being led by the hand by those who are with me, I came to Damascus,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But whan I sawe nothinge for the bryghtnesse of the lighte, I was led by the hande of them that were with me, and came to Damascon.
But whan I sawe nothinge for the bryghtnesse of the lighte, I was led by the hande of them that were with me, and came to Damascon.
Mace New Testament (1729)
but as I had lost the use of my eyes by the splendor of that light, I was led by the hand to Damascus, by those who were with me.
but as I had lost the use of my eyes by the splendor of that light, I was led by the hand to Damascus, by those who were with me.
Simplified Cowboy Version
"Now y'all have to understand, that light had completely blinded me. I couldn't have seen the sun if I was four inches from it. My companions had to lead me into Damascus like a donkey.
"Now y'all have to understand, that light had completely blinded me. I couldn't have seen the sun if I was four inches from it. My companions had to lead me into Damascus like a donkey.
Contextual Overview
3 I, am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but nurtured in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, - trained after the strictness of our ancestral law; being jealous for God just as, all ye, are this day; 4 and, this way, I persecuted unto the death, binding and delivering up into prisons both men and women: - 5 as, even the High-priest, beareth me witness, and all the Eldership, - from whom, letters also, accepting to the brethren, unto Damascus, was I journeying, to bring them who were there bound unto Jerusalem, that they might be punished. 6 But it befell me, as I was journeying and drawing nigh unto Damascus, that, about mid-day - suddenly - out of heaven, there flashed a great light all around me; 7 I fell also to the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me - Saul! Saul! Why, me, art thou persecuting? 8 And, I, answered - Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me - I, am Jesus the Nazarene, whom, thou, art persecuting! 9 Now, they who were with me, beheld, indeed, the light, but heard not, the voice, of him that was speaking with me 10 And said - What shall I do, Lord? And, the Lord, said unto me - Arise, and be going thy way into Damascus, and, there, shall it be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. 11 But, as I could not see clearly owing to the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them who were with me, I came into Damascus. 12 And, one Ananias, a man devout according to the law, well-attested by all the Jews that dwelt there,
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
when: Acts 9:8, Acts 9:9
being: Acts 13:11, Isaiah 42:16
Reciprocal: Revelation 21:23 - for
Cross-References
Genesis 16:7
And the messenger of Yahweh b found her by the fountain of water in the desert, - by the fountain in the way to Shur.
And the messenger of Yahweh b found her by the fountain of water in the desert, - by the fountain in the way to Shur.
Genesis 21:17
And God heard the voice of the boy, and a messenger of God called unto Hagar out of the heavens; and said to her, What aileth thee, Hagar? Do not fear, for God hath hearkened unto the voice of the boy where he is.
And God heard the voice of the boy, and a messenger of God called unto Hagar out of the heavens; and said to her, What aileth thee, Hagar? Do not fear, for God hath hearkened unto the voice of the boy where he is.
Genesis 22:1
And it cared to pass after these things, that God, did prove Abraham, - and he said unto him, Abraham! And he said Behold me!
And it cared to pass after these things, that God, did prove Abraham, - and he said unto him, Abraham! And he said Behold me!
Genesis 22:9
Then came they into the place which God had named to him, and Abraham built there the altar, and aid in order the pieces of wood, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar, above the pieces of wood.
Then came they into the place which God had named to him, and Abraham built there the altar, and aid in order the pieces of wood, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar, above the pieces of wood.
Genesis 22:10
And Abraham put forth his hand, and took the knife, - to slay his son.
And Abraham put forth his hand, and took the knife, - to slay his son.
Genesis 22:12
Then he said, Do not put forth thy hand unto the young man, neither do to him - anything at all, - for, now, know I that one who reverest God, thou art, when thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only one, from me.
Then he said, Do not put forth thy hand unto the young man, neither do to him - anything at all, - for, now, know I that one who reverest God, thou art, when thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only one, from me.
Genesis 22:16
and said, By myself, have I sworn is the oracle of Yahweh, - Because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only one,
and said, By myself, have I sworn is the oracle of Yahweh, - Because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only one,
Exodus 3:4
And Yahweh saw, that he turned aside to see, - so God called unto him out of the midst of the thorn-bush, and said - Moses! Moses! And he said - Behold me!
And Yahweh saw, that he turned aside to see, - so God called unto him out of the midst of the thorn-bush, and said - Moses! Moses! And he said - Behold me!
1 Samuel 3:10
Then came Yahweh, and stood, and called as time after time - Samuel! Samuel! And Samuel said, Speak, for thy servant is listening.
Then came Yahweh, and stood, and called as time after time - Samuel! Samuel! And Samuel said, Speak, for thy servant is listening.
Acts 9:4
And, falling unto the earth, he heard a voice saying unto him - Saul! Saul! why, me, art thou persecuting?
And, falling unto the earth, he heard a voice saying unto him - Saul! Saul! why, me, art thou persecuting?
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when I could not see for the glory of that light,.... Which was above the brightness of the sun, and so dazzled his eyes, that he could not see his way into the city, some of his company took him by the hand, and led him: and
being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came unto Damascus but not with the same view he set out with: he took his journey thither, and pursued it, in order to persecute the saints there; but now he enters into it, to be informed by one of them what he must do for Christ, whom he had persecuted.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes on Acts 9:3-7.
Acts 22:6
As I made my journey - As I was on my journey.
About noon - Acts 26:13, âat mid-day.â This circumstance is omitted by Luke in his account in Acts 9:0: Paul mentions it as being the more remarkable since it occurred at mid-day, to show that he was not deluded by any meteoric or natural appearances, which usually occur at night.
Acts 22:11
The glory of that light - The splendor, the intense brilliancy of the light. See this and its effects explained in the notes on Acts 9:8.
