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.(Acts 8:1)

And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.(Acts 8:2)

As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.(Acts 8:3)

Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.(Acts 8:5)

And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.(Acts 8:6)

For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.(Acts 8:7)

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Acts 8:4 - Cross Reference

But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. (1 Thessalonians 2:2)

Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. (Acts 11:19)

Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. (Acts 15:35)

But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. (Acts 14:2)

But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. (Matthew 10:23)