Acts 8:1

“And Saul was consenting unto 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 Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles.”

"And Saul was consenting unto 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 Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles." - Acts 8:1
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What does Acts 8:1 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 8:1 in the King James Version (KJV) says, "And Saul was consenting unto 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 Judea and Samaria…

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Persecution and Purpose: Finding Hope in the Scattering

Acts 8:1 in the King James Version reads: "And Saul was consenting unto 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."…

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Prayer for Strength in Persecution

O Sovereign Lord, We come before Thee today, our hearts heavy with the remnants of a bloody history, yet full of hope and faith in Thy purpose. As we meditate upon the grave realities that unfolded in Acts 8:1, where "And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time…

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Acts 8:8 - "And there was great joy in that city."
"And there was great joy in that city." - Acts 8:8
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." - Acts 1:8
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Acts 1:8 - "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
Acts 16:8 - "And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas."
ACTS 8:30 Philip and the Ethiopian
Acts 8:17 - "Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost."
Acts 17:8 - "And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things."
Acts 8:28 - "Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet."
Acts 8:23 - "For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity."
Acts 8:5 - "Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them."
Acts 20:8 - "And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together."
Acts 8:29 - "Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot."
Acts 8:4 - "Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word."
Acts 23:8 - "For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both."
Acts 6:8 - "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people."
Acts 26:8 - "Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?"
Acts 8:11 - "And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries."
Acts 8:2 - "And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him."
Acts 8:15 - "Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:"
Acts 8:35 - "Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus."
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Acts 2:8 - "And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?"
Acts 3:8 - "And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God."
Acts 8:21 - "Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God."