Acts 8:1
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King James Version (modern wording)
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 8:1 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 8:1 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
Acts 8:1 (BSB)
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What does Acts 8:1 say?
Acts 8:1 in modern King James wording reads: "And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles."
Where is Acts 8:1 found in the Bible?
Acts 8:1 is verse 1 of chapter 8 of the book of Acts, in the New Testament. Acts has 28 chapters.
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