Thematic Bible: Diffuses the gospel
Thematic Bible
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
The fugitives from the persecution that had broken out over Stephen went all the way to Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, but they told the message to none but Jews. There were some men from Cyprus and Cyrene among them, however, who when they reached Antioch spoke to the Greeks also, and told them the good news about the Lord Jesus. The Lord's hand was with them, and there were a great many who believed and turned to the Lord.
And Saul entirely approved of his being put to death. A great persecution of the church in Jerusalem broke out that day, and they were all scattered over Judea and Samaria except the apostles.
Verse Concepts
Those who were scattered went from place to place preaching the good news of the message.
Verse Concepts
Now I want to assure you, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in furthering the preaching of the good news. Thus it is generally known throughout the Imperial Guard and elsewhere that it is for the sake of Christ that I am in prison, and so most of the Christian brothers have been exceedingly encouraged by my example to declare God's message without any fear of the consequences.
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- Afflictions, Benefits Of
- Approval To Kill
- Assenting
- Beneficial Affliction In Furthering The Gospel
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- Church, Description Of
- Church, Examples Of
- Faith, Origins Of
- Fugitives