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St. Stephen was an otherwise unknown apostle mentioned only in Acts of the Apostles, where he was the first to die for his faith. Some scholars consider the scene involving Stephen's trial and death as significant, not only because Stephen is the first Christian martyr, but also because the death of Stephen in Acts matches so closely the death of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, by the same author. Both accounts speak of the Son of Man at the right hand of God (Luke 22:69; Acts 7:56); both have a prayer for the forgiveness of those who are effecting this execution ( Luke 23:34a; Acts 7:60); both have the dying figure commend his spirit heavenward (Luke 23:46; Acts 7:59). In the figure of Peter, Acts has shown continuity with Jesus' ministry of healing and preaching; in the figure of Stephen Acts has shown continuity with Jesus' death.
Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says that we can never verify the existence and martyrdom of Stephen.
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Who was the first woman killed in the Bible?
The first woman killed in the Bible was Lots' wife
Did the Apostle Matthew have a wife in the Bible?
If Matthew the disciple/apostle had a wife we are not told about it in the Bible.
Who was the only apostle in the Bible not executed?
The apostle John.
Where was Matthew from The Bible from?
Matthew, the first Gospel, was inspired by God and written by the apostle Matthew.
Where is the thriteenth apostle mentioned in the bible?
First it was Matthais but the true one was Saul/Paul
Who was the first woman killed in the Bible?
The first woman killed in the Bible was Lots' wife
Who wrote the first and last book of the bible?
The first book of the Bible is Exodus and it was written by Moses. The last book of the Bible is Revelation and it was written by the apostle John.
Did the Apostle Matthew have a wife in the Bible?
If Matthew the disciple/apostle had a wife we are not told about it in the Bible.
Who was the only apostle in the Bible not executed?
The apostle John.
Where was Matthew from The Bible from?
Matthew, the first Gospel, was inspired by God and written by the apostle Matthew.
Where is the thriteenth apostle mentioned in the bible?
First it was Matthais but the true one was Saul/Paul
What apostle to the Indians translated the first complete bible to be printed in America?
The apostle to the Indians who translated the first complete Bible to be printed in America was John Eliot. He translated the Bible into the Massachusett language, and the first edition was published in 1663. Eliot's work was significant for its role in both evangelism and the preservation of Native American languages.
Who is the 12th apostle in the Bible?
The 12th apostle in the Bible is Matthias, who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after his betrayal of Jesus.
Where does apostle first appear in the Bible?
The term "apostle" first appears in the Bible in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Matthew 10:2. Here, Jesus names his twelve disciples, referring to them as apostles when he commissions them for ministry. The word "apostle" itself means "one who is sent out," highlighting their role in spreading Jesus' teachings.
How many women apostle?
There are no women with the job title of Apostle in the Bible.
Who is the apostle to the Gentiles whose letters you read in the bible?
Paul was the apostle to the Gentiles.
Was Luke in the bible an apostle?
no he wasnt.
