1. And Sha’ul was giving approval to his death. And on that day there was a great persecution against the assembly which was at Yerushalayim, and they were all scattered throughout the countries of Yehuḏah and Shomeron, except the emissaries.
2. And dedicated men buried Stephanos, and made great lamentation over him.
3. But Sha’ul was ravaging the assembly, entering every house, and dragging off men and women, putting them in prison.
4. Then those who had been scattered went everywhere bringing the Good News: the Word!
5. And going down to the city of Shomeron Philip proclaimed Messiah to them.
6. And the crowds with one mind heeded what Philip said, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
7. For unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, crying with a loud voice, and many who were paralysed and lame were healed.
8. And there came to be great joy in that city.
9. Now there was a certain man called Shim‛on, who formerly was practising magic in the city and astonishing the people of Shomeron, claiming to be someone great,