8 And 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.

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

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