Parallel Bible results for "acts 8:1-6"

Acts 8:1-6

Wycliffe WYC

1 But Saul was consenting to his death. And great persecution was made that day in the church, that was in Jerusalem. And all men were scattered by the countries of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

2 But good men buried Stephen [Forsooth men dread-full buried Stephen], and made great mourning on him.

3 But Saul greatly destroyed the church, and entered by houses, and drew out men and women, and betook them into prison. [Forsooth Saul greatly destroyed the church, entering by houses, drawing men and women, betook into keeping, or prison.]

4 And they that were scattered [Therefore they were scattered], passed forth, preaching the word of God.

5 And Philip came down into a city of Samaria, and preached to them Christ.

6 And the people gave attention to these things [to those things] that were said of Philip, with one will hearing and seeing the signs that he did.

New International Version NIV

1 And Saul approved of their killing 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.

2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him.

3 But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.

4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.

5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there.

6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said.