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. (8:1)

And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, (9:1)

Then Saul, (who also [is called] Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, (13:9)