Acts 8:4 “Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.”

Acts 8:4

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around preaching the word.

American Standard Version

They therefore that were scattered abroad went about preaching the word.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore they that were scattered abroad, went to and from preaching the worde.

Darby Translation

Those then that had been scattered went through [the countries] announcing the glad tidings of the word.

Young's Literal Translation

they then indeed, having been scattered, went abroad proclaiming good news — the word.

Bible in Basic English

But those who had gone in flight went everywhere preaching the word.

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Cross references

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

Matthew 10:23 Acts 11:19 1 Thessalonians 2:2 Acts 14:2–7

Matthew 10:23 · BSB

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 11:19 · BSB

Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.

1 Thessalonians 2:2 · BSB

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 14:2–7 · BSB

But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.

Also

Acts 8:1 Acts 15:35

Acts 8:1 · BSB

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.

Acts 15:35 · BSB

But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.

5Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them.

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