And Sha’ul was giving approval to his death. And on that day there was a great persecution against the assembly which was at Yerushalayim, and they were all scattered throughout the countries of Yehuḏah and Shomeron, except the emissaries.
Galatians 1:13 - The Scriptures 2009 For you have heard of my former behaviour in Yehuḏaism, how intensely I persecuted the assembly of Elohim, and ravaged it. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You have heard of my earlier career and former manner of life in the Jewish religion (Judaism), how I persecuted and abused the church of God furiously and extensively, and [with fanatical zeal did my best] to make havoc of it and destroy it. American Standard Version (1901) For ye have heard of my manner of life in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and made havoc of it: Common English Bible You heard about my previous life in Judaism, how severely I harassed God’s church and tried to destroy it. Catholic Public Domain Version For you have heard of my former behavior within Judaism: that, beyond measure, I persecuted the Church of God and fought against Her. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For you have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion: how that, beyond measure, I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it. |
And Sha’ul was giving approval to his death. And on that day there was a great persecution against the assembly which was at Yerushalayim, and they were all scattered throughout the countries of Yehuḏah and Shomeron, except the emissaries.
But Sha’ul was ravaging the assembly, entering every house, and dragging off men and women, putting them in prison.
And all who heard were amazed, and said, “Is this not he who destroyed those calling on this Name in Yerushalayim, and has come here for this, to take them bound to the chief priests?”
And having arrived at Yerushalayim, Sha’ul tried to join the taught ones, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a taught one.
Cause no stumbling, either to the Yehuḏim or to the Greeks or to the assembly of Elohim,
For I am the least of the emissaries, who am not worthy to be called an emissary, because I persecuted the assembly of Elohim.
according to ardour, persecuting the assembly; according to righteousness that is in the law, having become blameless.
me, although I was formerly a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and an insulter. But compassion was shown me because being ignorant I did it in unbelief.
And the favour of our Master was exceedingly increased, with belief and love which are in Messiah יהושע.