Acts 7:2
The Scripture
(2) And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Stephen, a devout and eloquent member of the early church, is stoned to death for speaking against the Sanhedrin, which reveals the deep conflict between the believers and the religious authorities. His speech highlights the importance of faith, repentance, and the need for unity in the face of injustice. The chapter underscores the early church's commitment to the gospel despite persecution.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 22:1Acts 23:7Psalms 24:7Psalms 24:10Psalms 29:3Isaiah 6:3Matthew 6:13Luke 2:14John 1:14John 12:41II Corinthians 4:4II Corinthians 4:5
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