11 My companions led me by the hand into Damascus, because the brilliance of the light had blinded me.
11 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.
11 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.
11 And so we entered Damascus, but nothing like the entrance I had planned - I was blind as a bat and my companions had to lead me in by the hand.
11 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.
11 "I was blinded by the intense light and had to be led by the hand to Damascus by my companions.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 22:11
Commentary on Acts 22:1-11
(Read Acts 22:1-11)
The apostle addressed the enraged multitude, in the customary style of respect and good-will. Paul relates the history of his early life very particularly; he notices that his conversion was wholly the act of God. Condemned sinners are struck blind by the power of darkness, and it is a lasting blindness, like that of the unbelieving Jews. Convinced sinners are struck blind as Paul was, not by darkness, but by light. They are for a time brought to be at a loss within themselves, but it is in order to their being enlightened. A simple relation of the Lord's dealings with us, in bringing us, from opposing, to profess and promote his gospel, when delivered in a right spirit and manner, will sometimes make more impression that laboured speeches, even though it amounts not to the full proof of the truth, such as was shown in the change wrought in the apostle.