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

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.

And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him.

As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.

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