New International Version (NIV)
1And Saul approved of their killing him.
On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
Acts 8:1
Acts 8:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
1Now Saul approved of putting 8:1 Lit himStephen to death.
And on that day a great persecution 8:1 Lit occurredbegan against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
1Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death.
And on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
1Saul wholeheartedly approved of Stephen’s death.
And on that day a great and relentless persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem; and the believers were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
1And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death.
On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
1And Saul had agreed with the Sanhedrin that Stephen should die.
On that day the church in Jerusalem began to be attacked and treated badly. All except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.