Acts 8:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.”
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BSBPD
“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“They therefore that were scattered abroad went about preaching the word.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“they then indeed, having been scattered, went abroad proclaiming good news--the word.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Acts 8:4 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 10:23When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
- Acts 8:1And 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.
- Acts 11:19Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
- Acts 14:2But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
- Acts 15:35But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:2As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.
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