Acts 7:52
The Scripture
(52) Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:
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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