But it happened that, as I was traveling and was approaching Damascus at midday, suddenly from heaven a great light shone around me
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King James Version
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.English Standard Version
"As I was on my way and drew near to Damascus, about noon a great light from heaven suddenly shone around me.New International Version
"About noon as I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.