But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.
х Akouontes (G191) eesan (G2258)] 'They were hearing:' reports were reaching them from time to time.
He which persecuted us in times past - Saul's characteristic designation among Christians.
Destroyed, х eporthei (G4199)] - 'was destroying.'