Verse Comparison: Acts 9:3
American Standard Version
And as he journeyed, it came to pass that he drew nigh unto Damascus: and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven:
Amplified® Bible
Now as he traveled on, he came near to Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him,
Contemporary English Version
When Saul had almost reached Damascus, a bright light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.
Darby English Version
But as he was journeying, it came to pass that he drew near to Damascus; and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven,
Good News Bible
As Saul was coming near the city of Damascus, suddenly a light from the sky flashed around him.
International Standard Version
As he traveled along and was approaching Damascus, a light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.
King James Version
And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
New American Standard Bible
As he was traveling, it happened that he was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him;
New International Version
As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
New King James Version
As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
As he travelled, it happened that he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him;
Young's Literal Translation
And in the going, he came nigh to Damascus, and suddenly there shone round about him a light from the heaven,