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Acts 7:52-54
Contemporary English Version
Acts 7:52-54
Contemporary English Version
52 Is there one prophet that your ancestors didn't mistreat? They killed the prophets who told about the coming of the One Who Obeys God.[a] And now you have turned against him and killed him. 53 Angels gave you God's Law, but you still don't obey it.
Stephen Is Stoned to Death
54 When the council members heard Stephen's speech, they were angry and furious.
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- 7.52 One Who Obeys God: That is, Jesus.
Acts 7:52-54
New International Version
Acts 7:52-54
New International Version
52 Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute?(A) They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him(B)— 53 you who have received the law that was given through angels(C) but have not obeyed it.”
The Stoning of Stephen
54 When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious(D) and gnashed their teeth at him.
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