KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Saul totally agreed with Stephen's execution. Right after that, the church in Jerusalem got hit hard with serious persecution. Everyone scattered across Judea and Samaria trying to stay safe — everyone except the apostles, who stayed put.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God uses our worst moments to spread his people exactly where they need to be.
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