As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? And this is an image of this narrative in the Bible. Who are you, Lord, Saul asked. I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting, he replied. Now get up and go into the city, the city being Damascus, and you will be told what you must do. And Paul is blinded by this event.