Acts 8:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 8:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 8:1 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at J..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 8:1 — KJV
“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)
Acts 8:1 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 8:1
“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:1: church, throughout, judaea
“So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:1: scattered, abroad, throughout
“And Saul and all the people that were with him assembled themselves, and they came to the battle: and, behold, every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture. assembled...: Heb. were cried together”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:1: saul, great, against
“Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have transgressed: roll a great stone unto me this day. transgressed: or, dealt treacherously”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:1: saul, great, against
“And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die: shall...: or, is worthy to die, or, is a son of death”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:1: death, great, against
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