Read Acts 8.2-3. In 8.2-15.35: Scattered throughout the countryside. In 8.2-3: Scattered by persecution. The severe persecution (which lasts until 9.31) appears to be focused on the Hellenists. The apostles (6.2) were excepted. The mission moves beyond Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria in accord with the promise (1.8; see also 9.31). Devout Jews attended to proper burials (Lk 23.50; 9.59--60) with lamentations (Lk 23.27. 48). Acts 9.2; 22.4-5; 25.10 claim Saul acted under the high priest's authority. Jesus' word in Lk 21.12 identifies such persecution as written in God's plan (see Acts 12.4; 16.23). Comments or Questions..
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