Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. New Living Translation But the believers who were scattered preached the Good News about Jesus wherever they went. English Standard Version Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. Berean Standard Bible Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Berean Literal Bible Therefore indeed those having been scattered went about preaching the word. King James Bible Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. New King James Version Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. New American Standard Bible Therefore, those who had been scattered went through places preaching the word. NASB 1995 Therefore, those who had been scattered went about preaching the word. NASB 1977 Therefore, those who had been scattered went about preaching the word. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore, those who had been scattered went about, proclaiming the good news of the word. Amplified Bible Now those [believers] who had been scattered went from place to place preaching the word [the good news of salvation through Christ]. Christian Standard Bible So those who were scattered went on their way preaching the word. Holman Christian Standard Bible So those who were scattered went on their way preaching the message of good news. American Standard Version They therefore that were scattered abroad, went about preaching the word. Contemporary English Version The Lord's followers who had been scattered went from place to place, telling the good news. English Revised Version They therefore that were scattered abroad went about preaching the word. GOD'S WORD® Translation The believers who were scattered went from place to place, where they spread the word. Good News Translation The believers who were scattered went everywhere, preaching the message. International Standard Version Now those who were scattered went from place to place preaching the word. Majority Standard Bible Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. NET Bible Now those who had been forced to scatter went around proclaiming the good news of the word. New Heart English Bible Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around proclaiming the word. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore they that were dispersed went every where preaching the word. Weymouth New Testament Those, however, who were scattered abroad went from place to place spreading the Good News of God's Message; World English Bible Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around preaching the word. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthey then indeed, having been scattered, went abroad proclaiming good news—the word. Berean Literal Bible Therefore indeed those having been scattered went about preaching the word. Young's Literal Translation they then indeed, having been scattered, went abroad proclaiming good news -- the word. Smith's Literal Translation Truly therefore the dispersed passed through announcing good news the word. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey therefore that were dispersed, went about preaching the word of God. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, those who had been dispersed were traveling around, evangelizing the Word of God. New American Bible Now those who had been scattered went about preaching the word. New Revised Standard Version Now those who were scattered went from place to place, proclaiming the word. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo that they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word of God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Those who were scattered were traveling and preaching the word of God. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThen they that were dispersed went everywhere preaching the word. Godbey New Testament Therefore indeed, being dispersed abroad, they went everywhere preaching the word: Haweis New Testament Those therefore who were dispersed, travelled through the country, preaching the word. Mace New Testament but they that were dispers'd, preach'd the gospel wherever they went. Weymouth New Testament Those, however, who were scattered abroad went from place to place spreading the Good News of God's Message; Worrell New Testament Those, therefore, who were dispersed, went about, proclaiming the good tidings of the word. Worsley New Testament Now they that were dispersed went about preaching the word. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Philip in Samaria3But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison. 4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. 5Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them.… Cross References Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Luke 24:47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. Romans 10:15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” 1 Thessalonians 1:8 For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, Colossians 1:23 if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. Philippians 1:12-14 Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel. / As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. / And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear. 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Psalm 96:3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. Daniel 12:3 Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. Isaiah 2:3 And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Treasury of Scripture Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. Acts 11:19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. Acts 14:2-7 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren… Matthew 10:23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. Jump to Previous Abroad Announcing Countries Dispersed Everywhere Flight Glad God's Good However Indeed Message News Preached Preaching Proclaiming Scattered Spreading Tidings Wherever WordJump to Next Abroad Announcing Countries Dispersed Everywhere Flight Glad God's Good However Indeed Message News Preached Preaching Proclaiming Scattered Spreading Tidings Wherever WordActs 8 1. By occasion of the persecution in Jerusalem, the church being planted in Samaria, 4. by Philip the deacon, who preached, did miracles, and baptized many; 9. among the rest Simon the sorcerer, a great seducer of the people; 14. Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge the church; 15. where, by prayer and imposition of hands giving the Holy Spirit; 18. when Simon would have bought the like power of them, 20. Peter sharply reproving his hypocrisy and covetousness, 22. and exhorting him to repentance, 25. together with John preaching the word of the Lord, return to Jerusalem; 26. but the angel sends Philip to teach and baptize the Ethiopian Eunuch. Those who had been scattered This phrase refers to the early Christians who were dispersed due to persecution, particularly after the martyrdom of Stephen. The Greek word for "scattered" is "diaspeirō," which conveys the idea of sowing seeds. This scattering was not merely a random dispersion but a divinely orchestrated event that spread the seeds of the Gospel. Historically, this scattering fulfilled Jesus' command in Acts 1:8 to be His witnesses "in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." The persecution, though intended to suppress the Christian movement, instead served to expand it, demonstrating God's sovereignty in using adversity for His purposes. preached the word wherever they went Preaching the word.--Better, preaching the glad tidings of the word. Verse 4. - They therefore for therefore they, A.V.; about for everywhere, A.V. Went about; i.e. from place to place, and wherever they went they preached the Word. Διέρχομαι here is used in the same sense as in ver. 40, and in Acts 10:38; Acts 17:23; Acts 20:25, and elsewhere.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Those whoΟἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. had been scattered διασπαρέντες (diasparentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1289: To scatter (like seed), disperse. From dia and speiro; to sow throughout, i.e. distribute in foreign lands. preached εὐαγγελιζόμενοι (euangelizomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2097: From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. wherever they went. διῆλθον (diēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1330: To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse. 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