Acts 8:3 net — But Saul was trying to destroy the church; entering one house after another, he dragged off both men and women and put…

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"But Saul was trying to destroy the church; entering one house after another, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison."

— Acts 8:3, NET Bible

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Acts 8 — Context

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And Saul agreed completely with killing him. Saul Begins to Persecute the ChurchNow on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were forced to scatter throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria.

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Some devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation over him.

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But Saul was trying to destroy the church; entering one house after another, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.

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Philip Preaches in Samaria Now those who had been forced to scatter went around proclaiming the good news of the word.

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Philip went down to the main city of Samaria and began proclaiming the Christ to them.

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The crowds were paying attention with one mind to what Philip said, as they heard and saw the miraculous signs he was performing.

Acts 8:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:3 say?
Acts 8:3 in the NET Bible reads: “But Saul was trying to destroy the church; entering one house after another, he dragged off both men and women and put them in 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 (NET): “But Saul was trying to destroy the church; entering one house after another, he dragged off both men and women and put them in 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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