Stephen in the Bible
Meaning: crown; crownedpar
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The proposal pleased the whole company. So they chose Stephen,
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Verse Concepts Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
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Verse Concepts Then some from what is called the Freedmen’s Synagogue, composed of both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some from Cilicia and Asia, came forward and disputed 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."
They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes. Then they rushed at Stephen, grabbed him, and brought him before the Council.
Then, as all the Council members stared at Stephen, his face appeared to them like an angel's.
Then the head priest asked [Stephen], "Are these charges true?"
Stephen answer'd, my brethren, and you my fathers, lend your attention. The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,
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,
They were stoning Stephen as he called out: “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”
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Verse Concepts And Saul was in full agreement with Stephen being put to death. And a great persecution broke out against the Jerusalem church, and all the disciples, except the apostles, were scattered throughout the districts of Judea and Samaria.
Devout men buried Stephen and mourned deeply 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 Stephen thy witness was being shed, even I myself, was standing by, and approving, and guarding the mantles of them who were slaying him.
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Blasphemy » False indictments for » Stephen
they suborned men, who said, we have heard him speak irreverently of Moses, and of God.
where they produc'd false witnesses, who said, this man is continually inveighing against the holy place, and against the law.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Stephen
stubborn people, whose hearts and ears like the uncircumcised, are always averse to the holy spirit: as your fathers did, so do ye.
Burial » Attended by relatives and friends » Stephen
and some devout men who carried Stephen to his burial, making great lamentation over him.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Stephen
Thus they stoned Stephen, while he was calling upon God, and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
was there ever any prophet whom your fathers did not persecute? have they not slain those who predicted the coming of that just person whom you have so lately betrayed and murder'd?
Faith » Exemplified » Stephen
this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch.
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Stephen
Now Stephen full of grace and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified » Stephen
and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
Glory » Of God » Stephen
but he, full of the holy spirit, fix'd his eyes towards heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
God, Glory of » Exhibited to » Stephen
but he, full of the holy spirit, fix'd his eyes towards heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Stephen
and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
we are fatigu'd by our manual toil: when reviled, we pray: when persecuted, we don't repine:
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Stephen
and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
we are fatigu'd by our manual toil: when reviled, we pray: when persecuted, we don't repine:
Martyrdom » Instances of » Stephen
then they dragg'd him out of the city, and stoned him: the false witnesses having laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. Thus they stoned Stephen, while he was calling upon God, and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Stephen
then they dragg'd him out of the city, and stoned him: the false witnesses having laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Stephen » Great miracles
Now Stephen full of grace and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Perjury » Instances of » Stephen
they suborned men, who said, we have heard him speak irreverently of Moses, and of God.
where they produc'd false witnesses, who said, this man is continually inveighing against the holy place, and against the law. for we have heard him say, that Jesus the Nazarene shall destroy this place, and change the customs which Moses delivered us.
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Stephen
and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Stephen
and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
Reproof » Exemplified » Stephen
stubborn people, whose hearts and ears like the uncircumcised, are always averse to the holy spirit: as your fathers did, so do ye.
Resignation » Exemplified » Stephen
Thus they stoned Stephen, while he was calling upon God, and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
Stephen » Stoned
and Saul was accessory to his death. At that time the persecution was so violent against the church at Jerusalem, they were all dispers'd through the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles,
When they heard these things, they were transported with rage, and gnashed their teeth against him. but he, full of the holy spirit, fix'd his eyes towards heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. and he said, there I see the heavens open, and the son of man standing on the right hand of God. read more.
then they broke out into a loud cry, and stopping their ears, fell upon him all at once. then they dragg'd him out of the city, and stoned him: the false witnesses having laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. Thus they stoned Stephen, while he was calling upon God, and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
then they broke out into a loud cry, and stopping their ears, fell upon him all at once. then they dragg'd him out of the city, and stoned him: the false witnesses having laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. Thus they stoned Stephen, while he was calling upon God, and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
that I was present, when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, that I abetted the slaughter, and watch'd the clothes of those who slew him.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of wisdom
wherefore, brethren, chuse out of your number seven persons of good reputation, full of the holy spirit and wisdom, who may have the management of this affair:
but as they were not able to withstand the force of that sublime knowledge which appeared in his discourse,
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Elected to supervise benevolences he overleapt the limitations of his task and became a powerful preacher
this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Fulness of vision
but he, full of the holy spirit, fix'd his eyes towards heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. and he said, there I see the heavens open, and the son of man standing on the right hand of God.
Stephen » Faith and power of
this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch.
Now Stephen full of grace and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. when some out of the several synagogues, belonging to the freed men, to the Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and to those of Cilicia, and of Asia, came to dispute with Stephen. but as they were not able to withstand the force of that sublime knowledge which appeared in his discourse,
Stephen » Appointed one of the committee of seven to oversee the daily ministration
this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch. these they presented to the apostles: who after prayer gave them imposition of hands.
wherefore, brethren, chuse out of your number seven persons of good reputation, full of the holy spirit and wisdom, who may have the management of this affair:
Stephen » Gentle and forgiving spirit of
Thus they stoned Stephen, while he was calling upon God, and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
Stephen » False charges against
they suborned men, who said, we have heard him speak irreverently of Moses, and of God. and they stirred up the people, the senators, and the doctors of law, who came and seiz'd him, and brought him to the council, where they produc'd false witnesses, who said, this man is continually inveighing against the holy place, and against the law. read more.
for we have heard him say, that Jesus the Nazarene shall destroy this place, and change the customs which Moses delivered us. and all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw an air of majesty in his aspect.
for we have heard him say, that Jesus the Nazarene shall destroy this place, and change the customs which Moses delivered us. and all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw an air of majesty in his aspect.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » A martyr for the faith
and he said, there I see the heavens open, and the son of man standing on the right hand of God.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Fulness of love
and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of light
and all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw an air of majesty in his aspect.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Possessed a seven-fold fulness full of faith and the holy spirit
this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of power
Now Stephen full of grace and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Stephen » Burial of
and some devout men who carried Stephen to his burial, making great lamentation over him.
Stephen » Defense of
Stoning » Instances of stoning » Stephen
Thus they stoned Stephen, while he was calling upon God, and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
then they dragg'd him out of the city, and stoned him: the false witnesses having laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.