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 Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Galatians 1:13 - Revised Version 1885 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 havock of 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 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 Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
But Saul laid waste the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
And all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this he that in Jerusalem made havock of them which called on this name? and he had come hither for this intent, that he might bring them bound before the chief priests.
And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
Give no occasion of stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or 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.
as touching zeal, persecuting the church; as touching the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.
though I was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: howbeit I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief;
and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.