Acts 8:3

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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Other Translations for Acts 8:3

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Then Saul was laying waste to the Church by entering throughout the houses, and dragging away men and women, and committing them to prison.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And Saul abused the church, going into houses, and drawing out men and women, delivered to prison.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 8:3

AsG1161ConjunctionforSaulG4569Noun MasculinehemadehavockG3075VerbofthechurchG1577Noun FeminineenteringintoG1531Verb everyG2596Preposition houseG3624Noun MasculineandhalingG5037 menG435Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction womenG1135Noun Feminine committedG3860VerbthemtoG1519Preposition prisonG5438Noun Feminine

Commentary for Acts 8:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 8:3

Summary

Official aggressively arrests believers household by household

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Saul persecutes church members

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD