How did persecution affect the preaching of the gospel?

Answer

"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 Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. . . . Therefore they
that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the Word." Acts 8: 1-4.
NOTE - " Persecution has only had a tendency to extend and establish the faith which it was
designed to destroy. . . . There is no lesson which men have been so slow to learn as that to oppose and
persecute men is the very way to confirm them in their opinions, and to spread their doctrines.' - Dr. Albert
Barnes, on Acts 4 :4.

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Through what was Christ made a complete and perfect Saviour?
With what promise do the Old Testament Scriptures close?
5. In what instruction to His disciples did Christ recognize the existence of the Sabbath long after His ascension?
What did David say with reference to his being afflicted?
What experience followed this trust in Jesus?
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Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle