Acts 7:6
The Scripture
(6) And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years.
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 15:13Genesis 15:16Exodus 12:40Exodus 12:41Galatians 3:17
Related verses (shared words)
Ezekiel 48:16Genesis 26:4Jeremiah 33:26Exodus 25:26Exodus 37:13Ezekiel 1:10