Bible Verses About "Who Was Stephen, the First Christian Martyr"
Stephen was one of the first seven deacons of the early church and the first Christian to be martyred for his faith in Jesus Christ.
Stephen was one of the first seven deacons of the early church and the first Christian to be martyred for his faith in Jesus Christ.
"And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people." — Acts 6:8 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Stephen, the First Christian Martyr?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people."
"But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God."
"And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep."
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