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 Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Galatians 1:13 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition 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: Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 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 Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.
Give none offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.