1
Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.
2
Devout men buried Stephen, and lamented greatly over him.
3
But Saul ravaged the assembly, entering into every house, and dragged both men and women off to prison.
4
Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around preaching the word.