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1 And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
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1 And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
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2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him.
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2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him.
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3 But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
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3 But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
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4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.
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4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
