And Saul was consenting to his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and all were scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

Now those that had been scattered abroad went through the country preaching the word.

Now they who were scattered abroad by the persecution that arose on account of Stephen traveled as far as Phenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to none but Jews.

And while they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.

And the word of the Lord was spread abroad throughout the whole country.

said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped up and walked.

And finding a ship crossing over to Phenicia, we went aboard, and put to sea.