Acts 8:3 asv — But Saul laid waste the church, entering into every house, and dragging men and women committed them to prison.

American Standard Version

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

— Acts 8:3, American Standard Version

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Acts 8 — Context

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

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And devout men buried Stephen, and made great lamentation over him.

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

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They therefore that were scattered abroad went about preaching the word.

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And Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and proclaimed unto them the Christ.

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And the multitudes gave heed with one accord unto the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did.

Acts 8:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:3 say?
Acts 8:3 in the American Standard Version reads: “But Saul laid waste the church, entering into every house, and dragging men and women committed them to prison. ”
Where is Acts 8:3 in the Bible?
Acts 8:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 3.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 8:3.
What translation should I read Acts 8:3 in?
Acts 8:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 8:3?
Acts 8:3 reads (ASV): “But Saul laid waste the church, entering into every house, and dragging men and women committed them to prison. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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