Person
Stephen
Hellenist leader in Acts whose testimony leads to martyrdom.
first martyr1 Bible book5 chapters7 verse appearances
Who is this?
One of the seven Hellenists chosen in Acts to serve at tables, described as full of faith and the . He performs signs and wonders, debates members of synagogues of freedmen, and is brought before the council on charges of speaking against and the law. His long speech rehearses Israel's history and accuses the leaders of always resisting the Spirit, and he is stoned to death while approves, becoming the first martyr.
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