Acts 8:5 shows the result—Philip, one of the scattered, preaches in Samaria, fulfilling the purpose of the scattering.

Acts 22:20 is Paul's later confession—he confirms approving and guarding coats, the same event from his perspective.

Acts 13:1 lists Saul as a leader in Antioch — the same persecutor from this verse, now a teacher.

Acts 11:19-21 continues the same scattering from the persecution in 8:1, showing how it led to the gospel spreading to Antioch.

Acts 1:8 gives the commission to witness in Judea and Samaria, which the scattering in Acts 8:1 begins to fulfill.

Acts 7:58 introduces Saul at the stoning—here we learn he approved, linking his role directly.

Acts 7:54 describes the enraged reaction to Stephen's speech—this fury leads directly to the stoning Saul approves.

Acts 22:4 records Paul’s own confession—he ravaged the church, the very persecution described here.

Acts 13:50 parallels this—Jewish leaders again incite persecution against Paul and Barnabas, continuing the pattern of opposition.

Acts 9:31 contrasts this—after persecution, the church enjoys peace and is built up, showing God’s sovereignty.

In Acts 26:10, Paul later confirms he voted for the death of Christians, including his approval of Stephen's execution here.

Acts 6:5 introduces Stephen, whose martyrdom directly triggers the great persecution described here.

In Acts 11:22, the Jerusalem church hears of Antioch — a direct result of the scattering from persecution here.

Acts 2:47 describes the church in favor with all people — starkly contrasting the sudden persecution and scattering here.

Acts 5:18 records an earlier persecution of apostles, while Acts 8:1 describes a broader persecution of all believers—both show opposition.

John 16:2 predicts killers thinking they serve God — Saul's approval of Stephen's death exemplifies this.

In John 15:20, Jesus says servants will be persecuted like their master — the great persecution now fulfills that.

Luke 11:49 echoes the same saying about killing and persecuting apostles — fulfilled in the persecution that follows Stephen's death.

In Matthew 23:34, Jesus warns of persecuting prophets — the very persecution that scatters the church here.

Matthew 10:25-28 teaches not to fear those who kill the body—Stephen's fearless death here embodies that teaching.

In James 1:1, James addresses the 'Dispersion' – the scattered believers who were initially dispersed by the persecution that began here.

In Galatians 1:13, Paul recalls his violent persecution of the church, which began with his involvement in Stephen's death here.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:14, Paul notes that churches in Judea suffered persecution from Jews – the same persecution that scattered the church here.

In Matthew 5:10, Jesus blesses the persecuted — the suffering believers in Acts 8:1 are experiencing this beatitude firsthand.

In John 16:32, Jesus predicted his disciples would scatter—here persecution causes believers to scatter throughout Judea and Samaria.

In Mark 13:9, Jesus foretells disciples being handed over to councils—here that prophecy begins with Saul’s persecution.

In Matthew 16:18, Jesus promises the church will not be overcome—this persecution scatters believers but the church endures and spreads.

In Matthew 10:23, Jesus instructs fleeing persecution — the believers in Acts 8:1 obey by scattering to other regions.

Philippians 1:12 expresses the same principle that persecution advances the gospel, as seen in Acts 8:1 where scattering led to wider witness.