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And a great persecution came about on that day against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all dispersed [] throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 3 But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged … On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 3 As for Saul, (C)he made havoc of the church, entering every house, and dragging off men and women, committing them to prison. 2:16; Ezek. 11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. 8 And Saul was consenting unto his death. In Acts 8:1 we are told that Saul (Paul) consented to Stephen’s death. Acts 8 New English Translation (NET Bible). 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. Acts' second telling of Paul's conversion occurs in a speech Paul gives when he is arrested in Jerusalem. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Used by permission. King James Version (KJV). 21 You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your (R)heart is not right in the sight of God. Stephen died at the hands of a mob — men who were “enraged” (Acts 7:54) by his accusations. 38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison. Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the … Saul Persecutes Messiah’s CommunityNow Saul was in agreement with Stephen’s execution. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. As for Saul — Who was one of the main instruments in this persecution; he made havoc of the church — Like some furious beast of prey. This mad violence he often recalled and mentioned while serving Christ. Acts 8 Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT). Acts 9:8 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). At that time, the church in Jerusalem began to be subjected to vicious harassment. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and (A)they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. For now I wish to focus upon the year of his mission to afflict the Messianic believers at Damascus. Acts 8 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC). And Saul was consenting unto his death. That day a severe persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria. 1:13; Phil. 8 And Saul was consenting unto his death. 40 But Philip was found at [g]Azotus. At that time. 29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of … (M)They had only been baptized in (N)the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. Members of the mob left their cloaks with him as they took up stones to kill Stephen (Acts 7:58). At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. These words were no doubt often heard by Luke from the Paul of later days, for we find them repeated by the missionary apostle himself years after (Acts 22:20). And on that day a great and relentless persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem; and the believers were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles. 13:6; Job 42:8; James 5:16, 1 Kin. 36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. 2 Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. On that day a great and severe persecution broke out against the church which was in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles (special messengers). ( J ) So they led him by the hand into Damascus. “Havoc of the church” meaning “Ravaging”, used in extrabiblical writings to refer to the destruction of a city or mangling by a wild animal. People's Bible Notes for Acts 8:3. And Saul was consenting — Ην συνευδοκων τη αναιρεσει αυτου, was consenting with delight; to his death — Or, more literally, was well pleased with his slaughter; for he was so full of rage and malice against the Christian name, that he thought no severities were too great to be exercised on those who thus zealously endeavoured to propagate it. And on that day a great persecution *began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Acts 8:3 But Saul began to destroy the church. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 31 And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he asked Philip to come up and sit with him. Acts 8:2 31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? Acts 8 New English Translation (NET Bible). On that day a great persecution arose against Messiah’s community in Jerusalem, and they were a 3:6; 1 Tim. 1:13, 2 Kin. Acts 8:3 "As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed [them] to prison." 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 3 But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and … 2 Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul began to destroy the church. 8 And Saul(A)approved of their killing him. 8 Saul got up from the ground, and though his eyes were open, he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. a. 13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. 30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? 8:3 Saul made havoc of the Church - Like some furious beast of prey. Acts 7:58 And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. 12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the things (I)concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. Acts 8:3. Reuben Torrey, in his Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, suggests that this clause [i.e. 5:17; [Matt. Commentary. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 23 For I see that you are (T)poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.”, 24 Then Simon answered and said, (U)“Pray to the Lord for me, that none of the things which you have spoken may come upon me.”. 2 Some [] devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation [] over him. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8 1 And Saul agreed completely with killing [] him. Acts 8 English Standard Version (ESV) Saul Ravages the Church. Acts 8:1-2. 3 But Saul began … Most of the rest of the book of Acts records Saul—now Paul—and his mission trips "to the end of the earth" (Acts 1:8). Acts 8 - CEB: Saul was in full agreement with Stephen's murder. The writer of Acts introduces Saul, later the Apostle Paul, as an active witness of Stephen's death in Acts 7:58, and confirmed his approval in Acts 8:1a. a.+ 2 But devout men carried Stephen away to bury him, and they made a great mourning over him. Saul Begins to Persecute the Church. 1. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. (NASB: Lockman) KJV Acts 8:1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. A second major division of Acts begins with Acts 8:5; but the first four verses continue to focus upon the church in Jerusalem.The conversion of the Samaritans by Philip is given (Acts 8:5-25), and also the conversion of the Ethiopian (Acts 8:26-40).And Saul … 8 And Saul approved of his execution. Acts 8 King James Version (KJV). And a great persecution came about on that day against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all dispersed [] throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." verse 8:1a] "evidently belongs to the conclusion of the previous chapter". Scriptures: Acts 8. 25 So when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. Wesley's Notes for Acts 8:3. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and (B)made great lamentation over him. 3 Saul began to wreak havoc against the church. 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 Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. Acts 7:58; 1 Cor. Saul of Tarsus was a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, born in the city of Tarsus (in modern-day Turkey), but raised in Jerusalem, Judea (Philippians 3:5–6, Acts 22:3). Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. Acts 8:1–3 Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. And behold, (X)a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the queen of the Ethiopians, who had charge of all her treasury, and (Y)had come to Jerusalem to worship, 28 was returning. 3:12, 14; 2 Cor. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Now on that day a great [] persecution began [] against the church in Jerusalem, and all [] except the apostles were forced to scatter throughout the regions [] of Judea and Samaria. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and d they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Acts 9:21 And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. 3 But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering … 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money. 39 Now when they came up out of the water, (AH)the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing. 8 1 And Saul was giving-approval to his killing. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the land of Judea and Samaria. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 8 Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. 8 1 And Saul agreed completely with killing [] him. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Saul was a Pharisee. (1) The church is persecuted and scatters. 12:2, NKJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, Hardcover: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. 1. 8. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. Acts 8 - And Saul agreed completely with killing him. Introduction. 5 Then (E)Philip went down to [a]the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. Acts 8:1-3 New International Version (NIV). 8 Saul wholeheartedly approved of Stephen’s death. Saul Ravages the Church. 32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: 33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 18 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”, 20 But Peter said to him, “Your money perish with you, because (P)you thought that (Q)the gift of God could be purchased with money! On that day a great and severe persecution broke out against the church which was in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles (special messengers). 28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. King James Version 8 And Saul was consenting unto his death. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." 8 Now Saul was consenting to his death. Saul Ravages the Church Acts 8. Acts 8:3 Parallel. The Church Is Persecuted And Driven Out of Jerusalem. 8:8; Num. 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship. And on that day a great persecution [] began against () the church in Jerusalem, and they were all () scattered throughout the regions of Judea and () Samaria, except for the apostles. And on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Saul Persecutes the Church. All rights reserved. Acts 8 ESV - And Saul approved of his… | Biblia Saul Ravages the Church 8 And bSaul capproved of his execution. 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 Judaea an ... Acts 8. 39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. The world was young in 1963 - from Laura's music, school, and friends, up to the young couple in the White House, John and Jackie Kennedy. His murderers were many, but we know the name of just one of them: Saul. 8 1 Saul was in full agreement with Stephen’s murder. The church persecuted and scattered. So the Greek word properly signifies. 2 Devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation over him. … The Church Is Persecuted And Driven Out of Jerusalem. 2 Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. 8 And Saul approved of their killing him. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and d they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 15:9; Gal. Ac 8:3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church. 9 But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously (G)practiced [b]sorcery in the city and (H)astonished the [c]people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, 10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the great power of God.” 11 And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his [d]sorceries for a long time. 8 And b Saul c approved of his execution. Persecution Scatters the Believers. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles … The church scatters. 13 Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done. Saul Ravages the Church 8 And b Saul c approved of his execution. Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come on you: and you shall be witnesses to me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and to the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 8 – Philip and the Samaritans A. Saul persecutes the church. Scriptures: Acts 8. 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 Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. At that time, the church in Jerusalem began to be subjected to vicious harassment. Acts 8 - And Saul approved of his execution. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. Verse 1 [a] And Saul was consenting to his death. Bible Gateway Plus puts a library of commentaries and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. Acts 8 - And Saul approved of their killing him. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. And sitting in his chariot, he was reading Isaiah the prophet. On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the … Coffman Commentaries on the Bible. 8 And Saul approved of his execution. He relentlessly went throughout Jerusalem "entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison" on suspicion of their belief in Jesus as the Messiah (Acts 8:3). 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 Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. Introduction. 27 So he arose and went. 8 Now Saul was consenting to his death. And Saul was consenting unto his death. ACTS 8:1 1 Now Saul was consenting to his death. 3 But Saul began to destroy the church. They serve here to introduce the narrative of the persecution of the Christians which arose after the death of Stephen. Acts 8 - Saul agreed with putting him to death. Now Saul was consenting to his death. 4 Therefore (D)those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. 14 Now when the (J)apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, 15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them (K)that they might receive the Holy Spirit. Acts 8 Common English Bible (CEB). Acts 8 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC). And on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 16 For (L)as yet He had fallen upon none of them. St. Luke tells us: “Saul was consenting to his death” (Acts 8:1). Acts 9:1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples. The Church Persecuted and Scattered On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered(B)throughout Judea and Samaria. New King James Version (NKJV), At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and. As for Saul — Who was one of the main instruments in this persecution; he made havoc of the church — Like some furious beast of prey. 12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. They had gained the attention of the masses of the people through the extraordinary working of the Holy Spirit in their midst. 21:7; 1 Kin. Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. Acts 8 - And Saul approved of his execution. Two days after her seventeenth birthday, Laura Welch had a friend in her car and the wind in her hair. Everyone except the apostles was scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria. 2 Some devout men buried Stephen, and mourned loudly for him. 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. 2 Some [] devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation [] over him. 1 And b Saul c approved of his execution. 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