Following the death of Stephen, the only group of believers not scattered by the great persecution against the Jerusalem Church were the

Following the death of Stephen, the only group of believers not scattered by the great persecution against the Jerusalem Church were the

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The answer is "apostles". After the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution arose against the Jerusalem Church and all the believers, except the apostles, were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. The apostles remained in Jerusalem to continue their work in the Church (Acts 8:1-4).