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Stephen
Stephen was a leader in the early church in Jerusalem whose story is told in the Book of Acts. Chosen as one of the seven men entrusted with the daily distribution to those in need, he was stoned to death after addressing the council and is commonly called the first Christian martyr.
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- Stephen LangtonPeople
Stephen Langton (c. 1150–1228) was an English theologian and Archbishop of Canterbury who is widely known for establishing the chapter divisions used in Bibles today.
- Martyrdom of StephenBible
The martyrdom of Stephen was the stoning of Stephen, one of the seven men appointed to serve in the early Jerusalem church, after he preached before the council. It is recorded in Acts 6–7.
- John PiperPeople
John Piper (1946– ) is an American Baptist pastor and theologian. He served for thirty-three years at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, advocated what he calls "Christian Hedonism," and founded the ministry Desiring God.
- Acts 7:60Bible Verses
Acts 7:60 records the prayer of Stephen, who, as he was being stoned to death, asked forgiveness for those who were killing him. Because it echoes Jesus' prayer on the cross and because Saul (Paul) was present at the scene, the verse is frequently cited as an example of love for one's enemies and of martyrdom.
- Acts 7Bible
Acts 7 records Stephen's defense before the council, in which he retraces the history of Israel from Abraham to Solomon, followed immediately by his martyrdom by stoning.
Verses in the King James Version 7, showing 6
- Acts 6:5
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:
- Acts 6:8
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
- Acts 6:9
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.
- Acts 7:59
And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
- Acts 8:2
And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.
- Acts 11:19
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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