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Act 8:1. Σαῦλος, Saul) This is closely connected with what goes before. Is Stephen stoned? It is with Saul’s consent. Is there a persecution of the Church taking place? He, the same, is assisting in it: Act 8:3.-ἡμέρᾳ on that day) The adversaries did not put it off a day.-διωγμὸς, persecution) The one wave is followed by more.-πάντες, all) the teachers: Act 8:4-5. For others, and, for their sakes, the apostles, remained: Act 8:2-3.-διεσπάρησαν, were scattered) So the Gospel was more widely propagated. The wind increases the flame: Act 8:4.-πλὴν, except) On that account the apostles were in the greater danger; and yet they did not consider that they ought to consult for their safety above the rest. They ought to withstand (endure) dangers, who have attained a greater degree and measure of faith than the others: although much seems to depend on them (on their lives).