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1 Saul approved of putting Stephen to death. On that day widespread persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem. Most believers, except the apostles, were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2 Devout men buried Stephen as they mourned loudly for him. 3 Saul tried to destroy the church. He dragged men and women out of one home after another and threw them into prison. 4 The believers who were scattered went from place to place, where they spread the word. 5 Philip went to the city of Samaria and told people about the Messiah. Acts 8:1-5, God's Word Translation. Copyright © 1995 by God's Word to the Nations.
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