St. Luke tells us: “Saul was consenting to his death” (Acts 8:1). Acts 8:3 But Saul began to destroy the church. 3 But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and … 3:6; 1 Tim. 38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles … 8 Saul wholeheartedly approved of Stephen’s death. And a great persecution came about on that day against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all dispersed [] throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. A second major division of Acts begins with Acts 8:5; but the first four verses continue to focus upon the church in Jerusalem.The conversion of the Samaritans by Philip is given (Acts 8:5-25), and also the conversion of the Ethiopian (Acts 8:26-40).And Saul … Acts 8:1-2. Scriptures: Acts 8. Acts 8 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC). 39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. People's Bible Notes for Acts 8:3. 12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the things (I)concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. 22 Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God (S)if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. 36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. 3 But Saul began to destroy the church. 10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. As for Saul — Who was one of the main instruments in this persecution; he made havoc of the church — Like some furious beast of prey. At that time, the church in Jerusalem began to be subjected to vicious harassment. It is worthy of note that the Apostles were not persecuted. On that day a great persecution arose against Messiah’s community in Jerusalem, and they were a Acts 8:1. Saul of Tarsus was a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, born in the city of Tarsus (in modern-day Turkey), but raised in Jerusalem, Judea (Philippians 3:5–6, Acts 22:3). Acts 8 New International Version - UK (NIVUK) 8 And Saul approved of their killing him. 2 Some devout men buried Stephen, and [ a]mourned greatly over him [expressing a personal sense of loss]. 12:2, NKJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, Hardcover: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. New King James Version (NKJV), At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and. 8:3 Saul made havoc of the Church - Like some furious beast of prey. King James Version 8 And Saul was consenting unto his death. Acts 8 English Standard Version (ESV) Saul Ravages the Church. Saul was a Pharisee. Saul Begins to Persecute the Church. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. 6 And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Saul Ravages the Church Acts 8:1-4 Delivered 12/14/2008. 13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. All rights reserved. 18:12; 2 Kin. The writer of Acts introduces Saul, later the Apostle Paul, as an active witness of Stephen's death in Acts 7:58, and confirmed his approval in Acts 8:1a. 32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: 33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? 21 You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your (R)heart is not right in the sight of God. Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the … 20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. ACTS 8:1 1 Now Saul was consenting to his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of … In Acts 10, Peter will discover definitively that anyone can repent and be saved by Jesus. Two days after her seventeenth birthday, Laura Welch had a friend in her car and the wind in her hair. Acts 8:2 8 1 And Saul agreed completely with killing [] him. 7 For (F)unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed. 8. Saul Ravages the Church 8 And b Saul c approved of his execution. Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. Acts 8:1-3 New International Version (NIV). 1 And b Saul c approved of his execution. a. 8 And Saul approved of their killing him. Acts 9:1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples. 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. And on that day a great persecution *began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 8 And Saul(A)approved of their killing him. 9 For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything. The church persecuted and scattered. As for Saul — Who was one of the main instruments in this persecution; he made havoc of the church — Like some furious beast of prey. This may indicate that he was a member of the Sanhedrin and was perhaps a prosecuting attorney. Acts 8 - NIV: And Saul approved of their killing him. 40 But Philip was found at [g]Azotus. 2 Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. They serve here to introduce the narrative of the persecution of the Christians which arose after the death of Stephen. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our NEW "Know the Bible" series. 32 The place in the Scripture which he read was this: (Z)“He was led as a sheep to the slaughter;And as a lamb before its shearer is silent,(AA)So He opened not His mouth.33 In His humiliation His (AB)justice was taken away,And who will declare His generation?For His life is (AC)taken from the earth.”, 34 So the eunuch answered Philip and said, “I ask you, of whom does the prophet say this, of himself or of some other man?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, (AD)and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. 28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. At that time, the church in Jerusalem began to be subjected to vicious harassment. These words were no doubt often heard by Luke from the Paul of later days, for we find them repeated by the missionary apostle himself years after (Acts 22:20). 3 Saul began to wreak havoc against the church. 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. Most of the rest of the book of Acts records Saul—now Paul—and his mission trips "to the end of the earth" (Acts 1:8). Saul Persecutes the Church. 3 But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering … Now on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were forced to scatter throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria. Saul made havoc of the Church - The word ελυμαινετο, from λυμαινω, to destroy, devastate, ravage, signifies the act of ferocious animals, such as bears, wolves, and the like, in seeking and devouring their prey. Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death. Saul Ravages the Church. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and d they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 5 Then (E)Philip went down to [a]the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And a great persecution came about on that day against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all dispersed [] throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 8 And Saul approved of his execution. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. The Church Is Persecuted And Driven Out of Jerusalem. Persecution Scatters the Believers. The Church Is Persecuted And Driven Out of Jerusalem. 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 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. For now I wish to focus upon the year of his mission to afflict the Messianic believers at Damascus. But Saul began to destroy the church. 4 Therefore (D)those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. 8:8; Num. Acts 9:21 Acts 8 - Saul agreed with putting him to death. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and d they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. 34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? Acts 8 - CEB: Saul was in full agreement with Stephen's murder. Acts 8 – Philip and the Samaritans A. Saul persecutes the church. Acts 8 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC). Wesley's Notes for Acts 8:3. Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come on you: and you shall be witnesses to me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and to the uttermost part of the earth. 2 Some pious men buried Stephen and deeply grieved over him. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Introduction. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. And on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 Some [] devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation [] over him. Introduction. And on that day a great persecution [fn] began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. In Acts 8:1 we are told that Saul (Paul) consented to Stephen’s death. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. “Havoc of the church” meaning “Ravaging”, used in extrabiblical writings to refer to the destruction of a city or mangling by a wild animal. 8 1 And Saul was giving-approval to his killing. Acts 8:3 "As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed [them] to prison." Acts 8 - NAS: Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death. 9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. Acts 8 Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT). 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: 16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.). He went to the high priest Acts 9:13 "Lord," Ananias answered, "I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem. And Saul was consenting — Ην συνευδοκων τη αναιρεσει αυτου, was consenting with delight; to his death — Or, more literally, was well pleased with his slaughter; for he was so full of rage and malice against the Christian name, that he thought no severities were too great to be exercised on those who thus zealously endeavoured to propagate it. 1. KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Baby's First Bible, Hardcover, Multicolor: A special keepsake for your new arrival, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Holy Bible, Larger Print, Paperback, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version. And behold, (X)a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the queen of the Ethiopians, who had charge of all her treasury, and (Y)had come to Jerusalem to worship, 28 was returning. And passing through, he preached in all the cities till he came to (AI)Caesarea. Saul Persecutes the Church. 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