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Berean Standard Bible

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

Acts 8:3

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After Stephen's death, a great persecution breaks out against the church in Jerusalem, and believers scatter. Luke introduces Saul as the driving force.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

But Saul ravaged the assembly, entering into every house, and dragged both men and women off to prison.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

But Saul laid waste the church, entering into every house, and dragging men and women committed them to prison.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But Saul was burning with hate against the church, going into every house and taking men and women and putting them in prison.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Saul was making havoc of the assembly, into every house entering, and haling men and women, was giving them up to prison;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces Saulo asolaba la iglesia, entrando por las casas: y trayendo hombres y mujeres, los entregaba en la cárcel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Saulo, por su parte, iba por todas partes persiguiendo a la iglesia. Entraba a las casas, arrastraba a hombres y mujeres y los metía en la cárcel.

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