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Acts 8:1

American Standard Version

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.

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Acts 8:1 in other translations

Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.

Acts 8:1 · World English Bible

Acts 8:1 in context

  1. 1And 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.
  2. 2And devout men buried Stephen, and made great lamentation over him.
  3. 3But Saul laid waste the church, entering into every house, and dragging men and women committed them to prison.