Acts 7: Stephen's Speech and Martyrdom

Stephen retells Israel's history from Abraham through Joseph, Moses, and the temple, showing the nation's pattern of resisting God's messengers. Enraged, the council stones him as he sees Jesus at God's right hand and prays for his killers, while Saul approves.

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According to Acts 7:52-53, what final accusation does Stephen bring against the council regarding the prophets and Jesus, and how do the council members react in 7:54?

Stephen accuses them of ignoring the poor, and the council responds by releasing him without punishmentTheir ancestors killed the prophets who foretold Jesus, and they themselves now share in betraying and killing Him; the council reacts with furyStephen praises the council for keeping the whole law faithfully, and the council responds by honoring himStephen accuses them of neglecting the temple's upkeep, and the council responds by promising to repair it