Acts 7:5
The Scripture
(5) And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child.
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
Genesis 23:4Psalms 105:11Psalms 105:12Hebrews 11:9Hebrews 11:10Hebrews 11:13Hebrews 11:14Hebrews 11:15Hebrews 11:16Deuteronomy 2:5Genesis 12:7Genesis 13:15
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