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Who was the martyr Stephen?
Stephen was the first the first follower of Christ to be killed. Saul, who was later converted was present at the stoning of Stephen and the bible say's he was consenting and held their coats while they stoned him. We know him as Paul the writer of about 2/3 of the new testament. The short answer is: he (Stephen)was the first recorded christian martyr.
Who was Stephen in the New Testament?
AnswerStephen is mentioned only in Acts of the Apostles, where he is used to introduce Saul (the future Paul) as a cowardly participant in the martyrdom of Stephen. Without Acts, we would know nothing of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.Stephen is described as performing miracles and converting many of the Jews, but was arrested and placed on trial. Instead of defending himself at the trial, Acts portrays Stephen as insulting the Jews and then announcing that he could, at that very moment, see God in heaven above. The angry Jews stoned Stephen, while Saul held their coats.
In the Bible Who held the Pharisees coats while they stoned Stephen?
The person that held their coats was a young Saul.References:(NIV) Acts 7:54-60 "54When they heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him.55But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56"Look," he said, "I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God." 57At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him, 58dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." 60Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep."
Who is the apostle that stood watching the stoning of the church's first martyr Stephen?
Paul was. In fact, he even "held the coats of those who did the stoning" ... that is, he approved of it. Later, however, he repented of his cruel actions toward the early Christians and became a Christian himself. In fact, he, along with Peter, was the leader of the early church.
Who consent Stephen's death and what was laid at his feet?
Stephen's death was consented by a group of Jewish religious leaders who were angered by his teachings. His execution by stoning was witnessed by a young man named Saul (who later became the apostle Paul), who held the clothes of those who were stoning Stephen.
Who watched Stephen being stoned?
Surely the author of Acts of the Apostles could not have seen Stephen stoned, since the event would have occurred before the author was born, as Acts seems to have been written some seventy years later, around the turn of the century. Yet Acts is so detailed and dramatic in its account, that the impression is that it was written straight after the event by an eyewitness.Acts says that Saul, later to be named Paul, witnessed Stephen being stoned, but Paul himself never mentioned this event. Bear in mind that only Paul would have been able to pass on the knowledge of his presence at the stoning so many years earlier, so his failure to do so must raise doubts about Luke's source. In fact, scholars have even called into question the claims made in Acts that Paul spent his formative years in Jerusalem.
How do you find a coat of arms for the surname Voegeli?
Coats of arms are assigned (held by) individuals not surnames or whole families.
Why did Stephen die?
Stephen was preaching the Gospel and this upset the Jews who hated the new Christian religion and the fact that they were held responsible for killing Our Lord.
Were does Stephen Harper have his meetings?
In buildings across the world, depending on where they need to be held.
The man who held a famous debate over slavery with Lincoln?
Stephen A. Douglas
How many years has Stephen Harper held office?
Since February 2006.
What year was tour de France held in Ireland?
One,Stephen Roche
