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Acts 8:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 8:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 8 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Saul Persecutes the Church
“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 Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.”
Acts 8:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 8:1
Saul's consenting to Stephen's death reveals his complicity in the first Christian martyrdom, setting the stage for his dramatic conversion. The 'great persecution' scattered believers 'except the apostles' - showing God's providence in spreading the gospel beyond Jerusalem. What Satan meant for evil (persecution), God used for good (gospel advancement). Reformed theology sees God's sovereignty over human evil: persecution accomplishes God's purposes despite persecutors' intentions. The church's scattering fulfilled Jesus' commission to be witnesses 'in Judaea, and in Samaria' (Acts 1:8).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 8:1
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“your witness”
“Meshach”
“they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus”
“and stoned him. The witnesses placed their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.”
“'I will send to them prophets and apostles; and some of them they will kill and persecute”
“in all Judea and Samaria”
“when they heard this”
“Get away from me! Be careful to see my face no more; for in the day you see my face you shall die!”
“they sent Peter and John to them”
“and were built up. They were multiplied”