Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but they only heard say, He that once persecuted us now preacheth the faith of which he once made havoc;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Only it came to their ears that he who at one time was cruel to us is now preaching the faith which before had been attacked by him;

Darby English Bible (DBY)

only they were hearing that he who persecuted us formerly now announces the glad tidings of the faith which formerly he ravaged:

World English Bible (WEB)

but they only heard: "He who once persecuted us now preaches the faith that he once tried to destroy."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and only they were hearing, that `he who is persecuting us then, doth now proclaim good news -- the faith that then he was wasting;'