And Saul consented to his death. And at that time there was a great persecution of the church at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad through the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to put no greater burden upon you except these necessary things;

except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city, saying, That bonds and afflictions await me.

we accept [it] most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

except in this one statement which I made, as I stood among them, that I am under trial by you to-day concerning the resurrection of the dead.

And Paul said, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day were both almost and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.