Acts 8:4

So on their part those who were scattered abroad went about preaching the Word.

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In The King James Version

Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

In Context

3As for Saul, he was trying to destroy the Church; invading house after house and dragging away both men and women, he was putting them in prison.

5Now Philip, having gone down to a city of Samaria, was proclaiming the Christ to them;

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Cross References

Matthew 10:23But whenever they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For assuredly I say to you, you will certainly not go through all the cities of Israel before the Son of the Man comes.

Acts 11:19Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that came about in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews only.

Acts 15:35But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the Word of the Lord, with many others also.

Matthew Henry on Acts 8:2-4

Persecution of the Church. 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. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. 3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. In these verses we have, I. Something more… Read the whole commentary →

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