Acts 8:4

Translations

Modern

Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.

Traditional

Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

Literal

Then indeed those having been scattered went about preaching the word.

Latin

Igitur qui dispersi erant pertransibant, evangelizantes verbum Dei.

Interlinear

Greek

English

Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.

Notes

Acts 8:1–4

Saul was there: Compare 9:1–2; 22:4; 26:9–11; Galatians 1:13–14. This major attack against the church caused all believers except the apostles to flee. Instead of losing enthusiasm, they preached the good news about Jesus wherever they went.

Theme notes and profiles

Philip Simon Peter Stephen Charismatic Leadership Following Jesus Miracles Persecution The Good News Message The Growth of the Church The Holy Spirit’s Presence

Events

Philip preaches in Samariac. AD 31

Related verses

Matthew 10:23
When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
Acts 8:1
And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.
Acts 11:19
Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
Acts 14:2–7
But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
Acts 15:35
But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.

Glossary

Barnabas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Eunuch Gospel Jerusalem Council Judaizers Peter, the Apostle Philip

Topics

Afflictions Made Beneficial in Furthering the Gospel All Christians should be As Missionaries: Persecuted Saints Jerusalem: Disciples Persecuted and Dispersed From Ministers: should Preach: Everywhere Persecution of the Righteous Persecution of the Righteous: Diffuses the Gospel Philip: One of the Seven Servants (Greek: Diakonos): Successfully Preaches in Samaria Religious Zeal: Exemplified

Acts 8:4

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