and asked for letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, both men and women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

But as he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from Heaven.

Then all who heard were amazed, and said, Is this not he who destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and has come here for that purpose, so that he might bring them bound to the chief priests?

And they stoned Stephen as he was invoking and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

And now why are you waiting? Arise and be immersed, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich toward all who call upon Him.

How then shall they call on Him into whom they do not believe? And how shall they believe Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without preaching?

to the church of God which is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

But flee youthful lusts; and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.