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Persecution scatters the church from Jerusalem
A great persecution arose against the church after Stephen's death. Except for the apostles, the believers were scattered through Judea and Samaria, and those who were scattered preached the word wherever they went (Acts 8:1-4).
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📖 Acts 8:1–3
1And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. 3But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
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Sources: Scripture — Acts 8:1-4
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