Now, choose a substitute word or phrase for “church” that maintains the meaning found in the verse. For example:
“And great fear came over the whole church, and over all who heard of these things.” (Acts 5:11)
Becomes…
“And great fear came over the whole community of believers in Jerusalem, and over all who heard of these things.” (Acts 5:11)
The first two verses have been done as examples. For the rest, substitute a word or phrase that maintains the original meaning.
| Acts 5.11 | (Example) “And great fear came over the whole community of believers in Jerusalem, and over all who heard of these things.” |
| Acts 8.1 | (Example) “Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death. And on that day a great persecution began against the believers in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” |
