Stephen in the Bible
Meaning: crown; crownedpar
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And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
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Verse Concepts And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
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Verse Concepts Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
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Verse Concepts But they could not stand up to the wisdom and [power of] the Holy Spirit by which Stephen spoke.
Then they enlisted men to say [i.e., to testify falsely against Stephen, verse 13], "We heard him criticizing Moses and [even] God."
And they provoked and incited the people, as well as the elders and the scribes, and they came up to Stephen and seized him and brought him before the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court).
Then all those who were sitting in the Council, stared [intently] at him, and they saw that Stephen’s face was like the face of an angel.
Now the
The reply of Stephen was, "Sirs--brethren and fathers--listen to me. God Most Glorious appeared to our forefather Abraham when he was living in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran,
As they listened to this, the Council grew frantic with rage, and gnashed their teeth at Stephen.
But Stephen, filled by the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven. He saw God’s glory, with
Upon this, with a loud outcry they stopped their ears, rushed upon Stephen in a body,
And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
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Verse Concepts Saul wholeheartedly approved of Stephen’s death.
And on that day a great and relentless persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem; and the believers were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.
And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.
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Verse Concepts Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
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Verse Concepts And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
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Blasphemy » False indictments for » Stephen
So they instigated people to say, "We have heard him use abusive language about Moses and about God."
Then they brought forward false witnesses, who said, "This man is constantly saying things against this holy place and against the Law,
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Stephen
You stubborn people, with heathen hearts and ears, you are always opposing the holy Spirit, just as your forefathers did!
Burial » Attended by relatives and friends » Stephen
Some pious men buried Stephen and loudly lamented him.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Stephen
As they stoned Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"
Which of the prophets did your forefathers not persecute? They killed the men who foretold the coming of the Righteous One, whom you have now betrayed and killed??53 you who had the Law given to you by angels, and did not obey it!"
Faith » Exemplified » Stephen
This plan met the approval of the whole body, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, who had been a convert to Judaism.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Stephen
Stephen, greatly strengthened by God's favor, did remarkable signs and wonders among the people.
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified » Stephen
Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
Glory » Of God » Stephen
But he, full of the holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw God's glory and Jesus standing at God's right hand.
God, Glory of » Exhibited to » Stephen
But he, full of the holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw God's glory and Jesus standing at God's right hand.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Stephen
Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
we have worked with our hands for a living. When people abuse us, we bless them, when they persecute us, we put up with it,
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Stephen
Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
we have worked with our hands for a living. When people abuse us, we bless them, when they persecute us, we put up with it,
Martyrdom » Instances of » Stephen
and dragged him out of the city and stoned him, the witnesses throwing down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. As they stoned Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Stephen
and dragged him out of the city and stoned him, the witnesses throwing down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Stephen » Great miracles
Stephen, greatly strengthened by God's favor, did remarkable signs and wonders among the people.
Perjury » Instances of » Stephen
So they instigated people to say, "We have heard him use abusive language about Moses and about God."
Then they brought forward false witnesses, who said, "This man is constantly saying things against this holy place and against the Law, for we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will tear this place down and change the customs that have been handed down to us by Moses."
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Stephen
Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Stephen
Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
Reproof » Exemplified » Stephen
You stubborn people, with heathen hearts and ears, you are always opposing the holy Spirit, just as your forefathers did!
Resignation » Exemplified » Stephen
As they stoned Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"
Stephen » Stoned
And Saul entirely approved of his being put to death. A great persecution of the church in Jerusalem broke out that day, and they were all scattered over Judea and Samaria except the apostles.
When they heard that, they were enraged and ground their teeth at him. But he, full of the holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw God's glory and Jesus standing at God's right hand. And he said, "Look! I can see heaven open, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand!" read more.
But they uttered a great shout and stopped their ears, and they rushed upon him all together, and dragged him out of the city and stoned him, the witnesses throwing down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. As they stoned Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
But they uttered a great shout and stopped their ears, and they rushed upon him all together, and dragged him out of the city and stoned him, the witnesses throwing down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. As they stoned Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
and when the blood of your witness Stephen was being shed, I stood by and approved it, and took charge of the clothes of the men who killed him.'
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of wisdom
You, brothers, must pick out from your number seven men of good standing, who are wise and full of the Spirit, and we will put them in charge of this matter,
but they could not meet his wisdom and the inspiration with which he spoke.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Elected to supervise benevolences he overleapt the limitations of his task and became a powerful preacher
This plan met the approval of the whole body, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, who had been a convert to Judaism.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Fulness of vision
But he, full of the holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw God's glory and Jesus standing at God's right hand. And he said, "Look! I can see heaven open, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand!"
Stephen » Faith and power of
This plan met the approval of the whole body, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, who had been a convert to Judaism.
Stephen, greatly strengthened by God's favor, did remarkable signs and wonders among the people. But members of the synagogue known as that of the Libyans, Cyreneans, and Alexandrians, and men from Cilicia and Asia undertook to debate with Stephen, but they could not meet his wisdom and the inspiration with which he spoke.
Stephen » Appointed one of the committee of seven to oversee the daily ministration
This plan met the approval of the whole body, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, who had been a convert to Judaism. They brought these men before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands upon them.
You, brothers, must pick out from your number seven men of good standing, who are wise and full of the Spirit, and we will put them in charge of this matter,
Stephen » Gentle and forgiving spirit of
As they stoned Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
Stephen » False charges against
So they instigated people to say, "We have heard him use abusive language about Moses and about God." They aroused the people, the elders, and the scribes, and they set upon him and seized him, and brought him before the council. Then they brought forward false witnesses, who said, "This man is constantly saying things against this holy place and against the Law, read more.
for we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will tear this place down and change the customs that have been handed down to us by Moses." Everyone who sat in the council fixed his eyes on him, and they saw that his face was like that of an angel.
for we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will tear this place down and change the customs that have been handed down to us by Moses." Everyone who sat in the council fixed his eyes on him, and they saw that his face was like that of an angel.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » A martyr for the faith
And he said, "Look! I can see heaven open, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand!"
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Fulness of love
Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of light
Everyone who sat in the council fixed his eyes on him, and they saw that his face was like that of an angel.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Possessed a seven-fold fulness full of faith and the holy spirit
This plan met the approval of the whole body, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, who had been a convert to Judaism.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of power
Stephen, greatly strengthened by God's favor, did remarkable signs and wonders among the people.
Stephen » Burial of
Some pious men buried Stephen and loudly lamented him.
Stephen » Defense of
Stoning » Instances of stoning » Stephen
As they stoned Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
and dragged him out of the city and stoned him, the witnesses throwing down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.