In rendering fell to the ground it is important to imply that this is not from merely a standing position, but from a position mounted on a horse or mule.

In some languages one does not hear a voice. Rather, it is necessary to say “he heard someone say to him.”

In this context persecute may be rendered as “cause harm to me” or “cause me to suffer.” (See also 8.1.)

Quoted with permission from Newman, Barclay M. and Nida, Eugene A. A Handbook on The Acts of the Apostles. (UBS Handbook Series). New York: UBS, 1972. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .