Acts 8:1 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision

¹ There was therefore great joy in that city. Now there was a certain man named Simon, who before had been a magician in that city, seducing the people of Samaria, giving out that he was some great one:

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ 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 Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ AND SAUL was [not only] consenting to [Stephen's] death [he was pleased and entirely approving]. On that day a great and severe persecution broke out against the church which was in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles (special messengers).

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ 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.

Common English Bible

¹ Saul was in full agreement with Stephen’s murder. At that time, the church in Jerusalem began to be subjected to vicious harassment. Everyone except the apostles was scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ Now in those days, there occurred a great persecution against the Church at Jerusalem. And they were all dispersed throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the Apostles.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹ AND at that time there was raised a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all dispersed through the countries of Judea, and Samaria, except the apostles.

Acts 8:1 Cross References

Nehemiah 6:3

And I sent to them, saying: There is no such thing done as thou sayest: but thou feignest these things out of thy own heart.

Daniel 6:10

8 And the king went away to his house and laid himself down without taking supper, and meat was not set before him, and even sleep departed from him.

Daniel 6:23

And four great beasts, different one from another, came up out of the sea.

Matthew 22:6

4 For many are called, but few are chosen.

Matthew 23:34

And when he was sitting on mount Olivet, the disciples came to him privately, saying: Tell us when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the consummation of the world?

Matthew 5:13

1 You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not kill. And whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment.

John 15:20

THESE things have I spoken to you, that you may not be scandalized.

John 16:2

0 And of justice: because I go to the Father; and you shall see me no longer.

Acts 1:8

6 Men, brethren, the scripture must needs be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was the leader of them that apprehended Jesus:

Acts 13:1

Then Saul, otherwise Paul, filled with the Holy Ghost, looking upon him,

Acts 13:36

4 But the next sabbath day, the whole city almost came together, to hear the word of God.

Acts 2:47

And he leaping up, stood, and walked, and went in with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

Acts 22:20

8 And the tribune answered: I obtained the being free of this city with a great sum. And Paul said: But I was born so.

Acts 26:10

8 To open their eyes, that they may be converted from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and a lot among the saints, by the faith that is in me.

Acts 5:18

6 Then went the officer with the ministers, and brought them without violence; for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.

Acts 5:20

8 Saying: Commanding we commanded you, that you should not teach in this name; and behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and you have a mind to bring the blood of this man upon us.

Acts 5:33

1 And they indeed went from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to suffer reproach for the name of Jesus.

Acts 5:40

These they set before the apostles; and they praying, imposed hands upon them.

Acts 7:38

6 Who found grace before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

Acts 7:54

And devout men took order for Stephen's funeral, and made great mourning over him.

Acts 7:58

And the people with one accord were attentive to those things which were said by Philip, hearing, and seeing the miracles which he did.

Acts 8:14

2 Do penance therefore for this thy wickedness; and pray to God, that perhaps this thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.

Acts 8:2

0 To whom they all gave ear, from the least to the greatest, saying: This man is the power of God, which is called great.

Acts 8:4

2 But when they had believed Philip preaching of the kingdom of God, in the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Acts 8:5

3 Then Simon himself believed also; and being baptized, he adhered to Philip. And being astonished, wondered to see the signs and exceeding great miracles which were done.

Acts 9:31

9 And Peter rising up, went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood about him weeping, and shewing him the coats and garments which Dorcas made them.

Romans 1:32

But to them that are contentious, and who obey not the truth, but give credit to iniquity, wrath and indignation.

Philippians 1:12

1 For to me, to live is Christ; and to die is gain.

Hebrews 11:27

6 And others had trial of mockeries and stripes, moreover also of bands and prisons.