Thematic Bible: Stephen
Thematic Bible
Blasphemy » False indictments for » Stephen
Then sent they in men which said, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God,"
and brought forth false witnesses which said, "This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law,
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Stephen
"Ye stiffnecked and of uncircumcised hearts and ears: ye have always resisted the holy ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.
Burial » Attended by relatives and friends » Stephen
Then devout men dressed Stephen, and made great lamentation over him.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Stephen
And they stoned Stephen, calling on and saying, "Lord Jesus receive my spirit."
Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? And they have slain them, which showed before of the coming of that Just, whom ye have betrayed and murdered.
Faith » Exemplified » Stephen
And the saying pleased the whole multitude well. 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 Nicholas, a convert of Antioch,
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Stephen
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified » Stephen
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
Glory » Of God » Stephen
But he, being full of the holy ghost, looked up steadfastly with his eyes into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the righthand of God,
God, Glory of » Exhibited to » Stephen
But he, being full of the holy ghost, looked up steadfastly with his eyes into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the righthand of God,
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Stephen
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
and labour working with our own hands. We are reviled, and yet we bless. We are persecuted, and suffer it.
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Stephen
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
and labour working with our own hands. We are reviled, and yet we bless. We are persecuted, and suffer it.
Martyrdom » Instances of » Stephen
and cast him out of the city, and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, named Saul. And they stoned Stephen, calling on and saying, "Lord Jesus receive my spirit." And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Stephen
and cast him out of the city, and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, named Saul.
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Stephen » Great miracles
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Perjury » Instances of » Stephen
Then sent they in men which said, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God,"
and brought forth false witnesses which said, "This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law, for we heard him say, 'This Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the ordinances which Moses gave unto us.'"
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Stephen
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Stephen
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
Reproof » Exemplified » Stephen
"Ye stiffnecked and of uncircumcised hearts and ears: ye have always resisted the holy ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.
Resignation » Exemplified » Stephen
And they stoned Stephen, calling on and saying, "Lord Jesus receive my spirit."
Stephen » Stoned
Saul had pleasure in his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the congregation which was at Jerusalem, and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Jewry and Samaria, except the apostles.
When they heard these things, their hearts clave asunder, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. But he, being full of the holy ghost, looked up steadfastly with his eyes into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the righthand of God, and said, "Behold, I see the heavens open, and the son of man standing on the righthand of God." read more.
Then they gave a shout with a loud voice, and stopped their ears and all ran upon him at once, and cast him out of the city, and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, named Saul. And they stoned Stephen, calling on and saying, "Lord Jesus receive my spirit." And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
Then they gave a shout with a loud voice, and stopped their ears and all ran upon him at once, and cast him out of the city, and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, named Saul. And they stoned Stephen, calling on and saying, "Lord Jesus receive my spirit." And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
And when the blood of thy witness Stephen was shed, I also stood by, and consented unto his death and kept the raiment of them that slew him.'
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of wisdom
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, and full of the holy ghost and wisdom, which we may appoint to this needful business:
And they could not resist the wisdom, and the spirit, with which he spake.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Elected to supervise benevolences he overleapt the limitations of his task and became a powerful preacher
And the saying pleased the whole multitude well. 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 Nicholas, a convert of Antioch,
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Fulness of vision
But he, being full of the holy ghost, looked up steadfastly with his eyes into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the righthand of God, and said, "Behold, I see the heavens open, and the son of man standing on the righthand of God."
Stephen » Faith and power of
And the saying pleased the whole multitude well. 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 Nicholas, a convert of Antioch,
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the Synagogue, which are called Libertines, and Cyrenians, and of Alexandria, and of Cilicia, and of Asia: and disputed with Stephen. And they could not resist the wisdom, and the spirit, with which he spake.
Stephen » Appointed one of the committee of seven to oversee the daily ministration
And the saying pleased the whole multitude well. 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 Nicholas, a convert of Antioch, which they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, and full of the holy ghost and wisdom, which we may appoint to this needful business:
Stephen » Gentle and forgiving spirit of
And they stoned Stephen, calling on and saying, "Lord Jesus receive my spirit." And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
Stephen » False charges against
Then sent they in men which said, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God," and they moved the people, and the elders, and the scribes: and they came upon him and caught him, and brought him to the council, and brought forth false witnesses which said, "This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law, read more.
for we heard him say, 'This Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the ordinances which Moses gave unto us.'" And all that sat in the council looked steadfastly on him, and saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
for we heard him say, 'This Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the ordinances which Moses gave unto us.'" And all that sat in the council looked steadfastly on him, and saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » A martyr for the faith
and said, "Behold, I see the heavens open, and the son of man standing on the righthand of God."
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Fulness of love
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of light
And all that sat in the council looked steadfastly on him, and saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Possessed a seven-fold fulness full of faith and the holy spirit
And the saying pleased the whole multitude well. 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 Nicholas, a convert of Antioch,
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of power
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Stephen » Burial of
Then devout men dressed Stephen, and made great lamentation over him.
Stephen » Defense of
Stoning » Instances of stoning » Stephen
And they stoned Stephen, calling on and saying, "Lord Jesus receive my spirit."
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
and cast him out of the city, and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, named Saul.