Act 8:1 | JFB | STEP | 1. Saul was consenting unto his death —The word expresses hearty approval. they were all scattered abroad —all the leading Christians, particularly the preachers, agreeably to their Lord's injunctions ( ), though many doubtless remained, and others (as appears by ) soon returned. except the apostles —who remained, not certainly as being less exposed to danger, but, at whatever risk, to watch over the infant cause where it was most needful to cherish it.

Acts 8:1

1. Saul was consenting unto his death—The word expresses hearty approval.

they were all scattered abroad—all the leading Christians, particularly the preachers, agreeably to their Lord's injunctions (Mt 10:23), though many doubtless remained, and others (as appears by Ac 9:26-30) soon returned.

except the apostles—who remained, not certainly as being less exposed to danger, but, at whatever risk, to watch over the infant cause where it was most needful to cherish it.