Thematic Bible: Stephen
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Blasphemy » False indictments for » Stephen
So they instigated men to say, "We have heard him speaking abusive words against Moses and God."
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Then they put up false witnesses who said, "This man never stops saying things against this holy place and against the law,
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holy Boldness » Exemplified » Stephen
"You people, stubborn in will, heathenish in hearts and ears, you are always resisting the Holy Spirit, as your forefathers did, too.
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Burial » Attended by relatives and friends » Stephen
Some devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation for him.
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Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Stephen
They continued stoning Stephen as he continued praying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"
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Which of the prophets did your forefathers fail to persecute? They killed the prophets who foretold the coming of the Righteous One, and now you have betrayed and murdered Him,
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Faith » Exemplified » Stephen
This suggestion was approved by the whole body, and so they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Procorus, Nikanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, who was a convert to Judaism.
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Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Stephen
Now Stephen, full of grace and power, went on performing great signs and wonders among the people.
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Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified » Stephen
Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not charge this sin on the book against them!" On saying this he fell asleep in death.
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Glory » Of God » Stephen
But since he was full of the Holy Spirit, he looked right into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God's right hand.
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God, Glory of » Exhibited to » Stephen
But since he was full of the Holy Spirit, he looked right into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God's right hand.
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Good for evil » Examples of returning » Stephen
Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not charge this sin on the book against them!" On saying this he fell asleep in death.
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We have worked hard with our own hands for a living. When abused by people, we bless them. When persecuted, we patiently bear it.
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Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Stephen
Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not charge this sin on the book against them!" On saying this he fell asleep in death.
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We have worked hard with our own hands for a living. When abused by people, we bless them. When persecuted, we patiently bear it.
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Martyrdom » Instances of » Stephen
and dragged him out of the city and continued stoning him. The witnesses, in the meantime, laid their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. They continued stoning Stephen as he continued praying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not charge this sin on the book against them!" On saying this he fell asleep in death.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Stephen
and dragged him out of the city and continued stoning him. The witnesses, in the meantime, laid their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.
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Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not charge this sin on the book against them!" On saying this he fell asleep in death.
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Miracles wrought through servants of God » Stephen » Great miracles
Now Stephen, full of grace and power, went on performing great signs and wonders among the people.
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Perjury » Instances of » Stephen
So they instigated men to say, "We have heard him speaking abusive words against Moses and God."
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Then they put up false witnesses who said, "This man never stops 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 which Moses handed down to us."
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Stephen
Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not charge this sin on the book against them!" On saying this he fell asleep in death.
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Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Stephen
Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not charge this sin on the book against them!" On saying this he fell asleep in death.
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Reproof » Exemplified » Stephen
"You people, stubborn in will, heathenish in hearts and ears, you are always resisting the Holy Spirit, as your forefathers did, too.
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Resignation » Exemplified » Stephen
They continued stoning Stephen as he continued praying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"
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Stephen » Stoned
Saul heartily approved of his being put to death. So on that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all of them, except the apostles, were scattered over Judea and Samaria.
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As they continued to listen to this address, they were becoming infuriated and began to grind their teeth at him. But since he was full of the Holy Spirit, he looked right into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God's right hand. So he said, "Look! I see heaven open, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand." read more.
But they raised a great shout and held their ears, and all together rushed upon him, and dragged him out of the city and continued stoning him. The witnesses, in the meantime, laid their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. They continued stoning Stephen as he continued praying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not charge this sin on the book against them!" On saying this he fell asleep in death.
But they raised a great shout and held their ears, and all together rushed upon him, and dragged him out of the city and continued stoning him. The witnesses, in the meantime, laid their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. They continued stoning Stephen as he continued praying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not charge this sin on the book against them!" On saying this he fell asleep in death.
and when the blood of your martyr Stephen was being shed, I stood by and approved it, and held the clothes of those who killed him.'
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Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of wisdom
So, brothers, you must select from your number seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit, and of good practical sense, and we will assign them to this business,
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but they could not cope with his good practical sense and the spiritual power with which he usually spoke.
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Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Elected to supervise benevolences he overleapt the limitations of his task and became a powerful preacher
This suggestion was approved by the whole body, and so they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Procorus, Nikanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, who was a convert to Judaism.
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Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Fulness of vision
But since he was full of the Holy Spirit, he looked right into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God's right hand. So he said, "Look! I see heaven open, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand."
Stephen » Faith and power of
This suggestion was approved by the whole body, and so they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Procorus, Nikanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, who was a convert to Judaism.
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Now Stephen, full of grace and power, went on performing great 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, got to debating with Stephen, but they could not cope with his good practical sense and the spiritual power with which he usually spoke.
Stephen » Appointed one of the committee of seven to oversee the daily ministration
This suggestion was approved by the whole body, and so they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Procorus, Nikanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, who was a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, and after they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them.
So, brothers, you must select from your number seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit, and of good practical sense, and we will assign them to this business,
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Stephen » Gentle and forgiving spirit of
They continued stoning Stephen as he continued praying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not charge this sin on the book against them!" On saying this he fell asleep in death.
Stephen » False charges against
So they instigated men to say, "We have heard him speaking abusive words against Moses and God." By this means they excited the people, the elders, and the scribes, and so they rushed upon him, seized him, and brought him before the council. Then they put up false witnesses who said, "This man never stops 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 which Moses handed down to us." Then all who were seated in the council fixed their eyes upon him and 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 which Moses handed down to us." Then all who were seated in the council fixed their eyes upon him and saw that his face was like that of an angel.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » A martyr for the faith
So he said, "Look! I see heaven open, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand."
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Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Fulness of love
Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not charge this sin on the book against them!" On saying this he fell asleep in death.
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Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of light
Then all who were seated in the council fixed their eyes upon him and saw that his face was like that of an angel.
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Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Possessed a seven-fold fulness full of faith and the holy spirit
This suggestion was approved by the whole body, and so they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Procorus, Nikanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, who was a convert to Judaism.
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Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of power
Now Stephen, full of grace and power, went on performing great signs and wonders among the people.
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Stephen » Burial of
Some devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation for him.
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Stephen » Defense of
Stoning » Instances of stoning » Stephen
They continued stoning Stephen as he continued praying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"
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Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
and dragged him out of the city and continued stoning him. The witnesses, in the meantime, laid their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.
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