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According to the New Testament account, Paul's (Saul's) experience on the road to Damascus was not his conversion; it was a vision in which the glorified Jesus told him to, "...go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do."(Acts 9:6)

His conversion was not accomplished until after he followed Jesus' instruction, and did as he was told.

Acts 9:17, 18 - And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

The account in chapter nine is not specific in this regard, but Paul later reveals more of what Ananias told him:

Acts 22:16 - And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

(Quotes from KJV)

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