When was Stephen martyred?
Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is stoned outside Jerusalem while praying for his killers.
Stephen Martyred took place c. AD 35 at Just outside Jerusalem, during the Early Church period of Bible history. The account is recorded in Acts 7:56 (KJV). Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is stoned outside Jerusalem while praying for his killers.
"Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God." — Acts 7:56 (KJV)
Stephen, full of faith and the Holy Ghost, preached Christ before the council and saw the heavens opened. Cast out of the city, he was stoned, crying, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit… lay not this sin to their charge.' Saul of Tarsus stood by, consenting to his death.
c. AD 35
Just outside Jerusalem
Key KJV Scriptures
Why It Matters
Stephen's death scattered the church into Judea and Samaria, fulfilling Acts 1:8 and beginning the great Gentile mission.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Stephen the first Christian martyr?
Yes — Acts 7 is the first recorded martyrdom of a follower of Christ, and his witness shaped the conversion of Paul.
When did stephen martyred happen?
Stephen Martyred is dated c. AD 35, placing it in the Early Church era of biblical history. See Acts 7:56 (KJV).
Where did stephen martyred take place?
Scripture places stephen martyred at Just outside Jerusalem.
Who was involved in stephen martyred?
The key figures are Stephen, Saul of Tarsus.
Where is stephen martyred in the Bible?
You can read about it in Acts 7:56, Acts 7:60 (King James Version).
Why does stephen martyred matter?
Stephen's death scattered the church into Judea and Samaria, fulfilling Acts 1:8 and beginning the great Gentile mission.
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