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Acts 7:52-60 The Conversion of Saul

52 Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him—

53 you who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed it.”

54 The Stoning of Stephen
When they heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him.

55 But 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.”

57 At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him,

58 dragged 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.

59 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

60 Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep.

Cross References for Acts 7:52-60

Jeremiah 26:8 - But as soon as Jeremiah finished telling all the people everything the Lord had commanded him t... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:8

1 John 3:12 - Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murd... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:12 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:12

Ecclesiastes 7:15 - In this meaningless life of mine I have seen both of these: a righteous man perishing in his ri... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:15 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:15

2 Chronicles 36:16 - But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets until the wrat... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:16 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:16

Acts 3:24 - “Indeed, all the prophets from Samuel on, as many as have spoken, have foretold these days. Click to read the verse Acts 3:24 Click to read the verse Acts 3:24

Matthew 27:25 - All the people answered, “Let his blood be on us and on our children!” Click to read the verse Matthew 27:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:25

Amos 5:12 - For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. You oppress the righteous and ta... Click to read the verse Amos 5:12 Click to read the verse Amos 5:12

Mark 12:7 - “But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him, and the inherita... Click to read the verse Mark 12:7 Click to read the verse Mark 12:7

Psalms 94:21 - They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:21

Psalms 37:14 - The wicked draw the sword and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whos... Click to read the verse Psalms 37:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:14

Acts 4:11 - He is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone.’ Click to read the verse Acts 4:11 Click to read the verse Acts 4:11

Acts 2:23 - This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help ... Click to read the verse Acts 2:23 Click to read the verse Acts 2:23

1 Kings 19:10 - He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected y... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:10 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:10

Acts 3:14 - You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. Click to read the verse Acts 3:14 Click to read the verse Acts 3:14

Numbers 14:10 - But the whole assembly talked about stoning them. Then the glory of the Lord appeared at the Te... Click to read the verse Numbers 14:10 Click to read the verse Numbers 14:10

John 10:31 - Again the Jews picked up stones to stone him, Click to read the verse John 10:31 Click to read the verse John 10:31

Revelation 19:10 - At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Do not do it! I am a fellow serv... Click to read the verse Revelation 19:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 19:10

Jeremiah 26:15 - Be assured, however, that if you put me to death, you will bring the guilt of innocent blood on... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:15

Revelation 3:7 - To the Church in Philadelphia “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the ... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:7 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:7

1 John 2:1 - My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we hav... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:1 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:1

Matthew 26:66 - What do you think?” “He is worthy of death,” they answered. Click to read the verse Matthew 26:66 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:66

Jeremiah 2:30 - “In vain I punished your people; they did not respond to correction. Your sword has devoured yo... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:30 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:30

Acts 22:14 - “Then he said: ‘The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous... Click to read the verse Acts 22:14 Click to read the verse Acts 22:14

Acts 5:28 - “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem ... Click to read the verse Acts 5:28 Click to read the verse Acts 5:28

1 Kings 19:14 - He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected y... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:14 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:14

Mark 12:3 - But they seized him, beat him and sent him away empty-handed. Click to read the verse Mark 12:3 Click to read the verse Mark 12:3

Habakkuk 1:4 - Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails. The wicked hem in the righteous, so... Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:4 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:4

Hosea 4:2 - There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery; they break all bounds, and bloo... Click to read the verse Hosea 4:2 Click to read the verse Hosea 4:2

Luke 13:34 - “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I hav... Click to read the verse Luke 13:34 Click to read the verse Luke 13:34

Matthew 5:12 - Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecute... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:12 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:12

Proverbs 25:26 - Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:26

John 19:6 - As soon as the chief priests and their officials saw him, they shouted, “Crucify! Crucify!” But... Click to read the verse John 19:6 Click to read the verse John 19:6

Zechariah 9:9 - The Coming of Zion’s King Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! Se... Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:9 Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:9

Mark 14:41 - Returning the third time, he said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hou... Click to read the verse Mark 14:41 Click to read the verse Mark 14:41

Nehemiah 9:26 - “But they were disobedient and rebelled against you; they put your law behind their backs. They... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:26 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:26

Hebrews 11:37 - They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:37 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:37

Matthew 21:35 - “The tenants seized his servants; they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. Click to read the verse Matthew 21:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:35

Jeremiah 20:2 - he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin at the L... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 20:2 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 20:2

Luke 11:47-51 - “Woe to you, because you build tombs for the prophets, and it was your forefathers who killed t... Click to read the verse Luke 11:47-51 Click to read the verse Luke 11:47-51

1 Peter 1:11 - trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointin... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:11 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:11

Zechariah 11:3 - Listen to the wail of the shepherds; their rich pastures are destroyed! Listen to the roar of t... Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:3 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:3

Acts 3:14-15 - You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. Click to read the verse Acts 3:14-15 Click to read the verse Acts 3:14-15

Acts 4:10 - then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth... Click to read the verse Acts 4:10 Click to read the verse Acts 4:10

1 Thessalonians 2:15 - who killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets and also drove us out. They displease God and are ho... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:15 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:15

Revelation 18:24 - In her was found the blood of prophets and of the saints, and of all who have been killed on th... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:24 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:24

James 5:6 - You have condemned and murdered innocent men, who were not opposing you. Click to read the verse James 5:6 Click to read the verse James 5:6

James 5:10 - Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in th... Click to read the verse James 5:10 Click to read the verse James 5:10

Isaiah 1:21 - See how the faithful city has become a harlot! She once was full of justice; righteousness used... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:21

Lamentations 4:13 - But it happened because of the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests, who shed... Click to read the verse Lamentations 4:13 Click to read the verse Lamentations 4:13

Ezekiel 22:2 - “Son of man, will you judge her? Will you judge this city of bloodshed? Then confront her with ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:2 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:2

Matthew 23:31-37 - So you testify against yourselves that you are the descendants of those who murdered the prophets. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:31-37 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:31-37

Luke 13:33-34 - In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day—for surely no prophet can di... Click to read the verse Luke 13:33-34 Click to read the verse Luke 13:33-34

Jeremiah 26:23 - They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who had him struck down with a ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:23 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:23

1 Samuel 8:7-8 - And the Lord told him: “Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they hav... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 8:7-8 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 8:7-8

1 Peter 1:10 - Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, search... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:10

Ezekiel 16:48 - As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, your sister Sodom and her daughters never did... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 16:48 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 16:48

Zechariah 1:2 - “The Lord was very angry with your forefathers. Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:2 Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:2

2 Chronicles 24:19-22 - Although the Lord sent prophets to the people to bring them back to him, and though they testif... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:19-22 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:19-22

Acts 3:18 - But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Ch... Click to read the verse Acts 3:18 Click to read the verse Acts 3:18

Mark 9:13 - But I tell you, Elijah has come, and they have done to him everything they wished, just as it i... Click to read the verse Mark 9:13 Click to read the verse Mark 9:13

Matthew 17:12 - But I tell you, Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him e... Click to read the verse Matthew 17:12 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:12

Matthew 17:22 - When they came together in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed in... Click to read the verse Matthew 17:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:22

Matthew 21:39 - So they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. Click to read the verse Matthew 21:39 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:39

Matthew 21:35-41 - “The tenants seized his servants; they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. Click to read the verse Matthew 21:35-41 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:35-41

Luke 20:11 - He sent another servant, but that one also they beat and treated shamefully and sent away empty... Click to read the verse Luke 20:11 Click to read the verse Luke 20:11

Acts 10:39 - “We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed... Click to read the verse Acts 10:39 Click to read the verse Acts 10:39

John 16:10 - in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; Click to read the verse John 16:10 Click to read the verse John 16:10

Acts 5:28-30 - “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem ... Click to read the verse Acts 5:28-30 Click to read the verse Acts 5:28-30