Acts 26:13
at noon, O King, I saw on the way a light from the sky, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who traveled with me.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
12"Whereupon as I traveled to Damascus with the authority and commission from the chief priests,
Cross References
Isaiah 24:23Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed; for the Lord of hosts will reign on Mount Zion, and in Jerusalem; and before his elders will be glory.
Matthew 17:2He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light.
Acts 22:6It happened that, as I made my journey, and came close to Damascus, about noon, suddenly there shone from the sky a great light around me.
Revelation 21:23The city has no need for the sun, neither of the moon, to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
Matthew Henry on Acts 26:13-24
Paul's Fifth Defence. 12 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, 13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. 14 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus… Read the whole commentary →