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1 And Saul approved of his execution. 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.

Passage themes

Saul, future persecutor — And Saul was consenting unto his death
Persecuted for Jesus — there was a great persecution
The Lord's assembly — against the church which was at Jerusalem
Standing firm at their post — except the apostles
A fruitful scattering — they were all scattered abroad
The gospel reaches Samaria — throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria

Notes and references

8:1 ch. 7:58; 22:20
8:1 See Rom. 1:32
8:1 ch. 11:19; See Matt. 10:23

Events in this chapter

8 — Baptême de l’eunuque éthiopien

About this book

Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc

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