Acts 8:1-5 ▼

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

2 Devout men buried Stephen, and lamented greatly over him.

3 But Saul ravaged the church, entering into every house, and dragged both men and women off to prison.

4 Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around proclaiming the word.

5 And Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and proclaimed to them the Christ.