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

King James Version

"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, King James Version

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Acts 8 — Context

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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 Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

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

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

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

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Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

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And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

Acts 8:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:3 say?
Acts 8:3 in the King James Version reads: “As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling 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 (KJV): “As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling 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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