^{1 Ref} 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 Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

^{2 Ref} And devout men buried Stephen, and made great lamentation over him.

^{3 Ref} But Saul laid waste the church, entering into every house, and dragging men and women committed them to prison.