1
Saul approved of putting Stephen to death. On that day widespread persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem. Most believers, except the apostles, were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
2
Devout men buried Stephen as they mourned loudly for him.
3
Saul tried to destroy the church. He dragged men and women out of one home after another and threw them into prison.
4
The believers who were scattered went from place to place, where they spread the word.
5
Philip went to the city of Samaria and told people about the Messiah.
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The crowds paid close attention to what Philip said. They listened to him and saw the miracles that he performed.
7
Evil spirits screamed as they came out of the many people they had possessed. Many paralyzed and lame people were cured.