Acts 8:1
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Context
This verse from Acts Chapter 8 connects to 10 cross-references. Persecution scatters the church; Philip preaches in Samaria with signs of unclean spirits expelled and paralyzed healed. Simon the Magician believes and is baptized but tries to purchase the power of the Spirit — Peter rebukes him sharply. Philip is …
Other Translations
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles.
And Saul was assenting to his death, and there came in that day a great persecution upon the assembly in Jerusalem, all also were scattered abroad in the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles;
And Saul gave approval to his death. Now at that time a violent attack was started against the church in Jerusalem; and all but the Apostles went away into all parts of Judaea and Samaria.
Cross References
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And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.
Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and …
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