Acts 8:1-4

1Saul approved of putting Stephen to death. On that day widespread persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem. Most believers, except the apostles, were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

2Devout men buried Stephen as they mourned loudly for him.

3Saul tried to destroy the church. He dragged men and women out of one home after another and threw them into prison.

4The believers who were scattered went from place to place, where they spread the word.