And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen's death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Cross References 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." Acts 7:58 They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. Acts 8:2 God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Acts 8:5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. Acts 8:14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. Acts 11:19 Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews. Acts 13:36 For when David had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay. Acts 22:20 And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.' Acts 26:10 And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them. Romans 1:32 Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them. Treasury of Scripture And Saul was consenting to his death. 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. And Saul. Acts 7:58 Acts 22:20 there. Acts 5:33,40 Acts 7:54 Matthew 10:25-28 the church. Acts 2:47 Acts 7:38 Acts 11:22 and they. Acts 8:4 Acts 11:19-21 Matthew 5:13 Samaria. Acts 8:14 Acts 1:8 John 4:39-42 except. |