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Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death. 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.
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But Saul began ravaging the church, entering house after house, and dragging off men and women, he would put them in prison.
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Therefore, those who had been scattered went about preaching the word.
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Philip went down to the city of Samaria and began proclaiming Christ to them.
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The crowds with one accord were giving attention to what was said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was performing.
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For in the case of many who had unclean spirits, they were coming out of them shouting with a loud voice; and many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed.
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So there was much rejoicing in that city.
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Now there was a man named Simon, who formerly was practicing magic in the city and astonishing the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great;