Acts 8:1b-8
Chapter 8
1
Saul was there, approving the murder.
Persecution and Preaching in Samaria
This marked the beginning of intense persecution against the Church in Jerusalem. Everyone except the apostles was scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.2
Devout men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him.
3
Meanwhile, Saul was trying to destroy the church. He went from house to house, dragged off men and women, and had them thrown into jail.
4
At the same time, those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word.
5
Philip
Philip traveled to a town in Samaria and preached about Christ there.
6
All the people paid close attention to what Philip said as they listened to him and observed the miraculous signs he performed.
7
For example, in cases of possession, unclean spirits came out shouting loudly. Many people who were paralyzed or crippled were healed.
8
There was great joy in that town.