Acts 8:1-8 ▼

1 Saul agreed with putting him to death. 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.

2 Devout men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him.

3 Saul, however, was ravaging the church. He would enter house after house, drag off men and women, and put them in prison.

4 So those who were scattered went on their way preaching the message of good news.

5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them.

6 The crowds paid attention with one mind to what Philip said, as they heard and saw the signs he was performing.

7 For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed, and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed.

8 So there was great joy in that city.