1And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

1And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

9Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,