Acts 22:20

“And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.”

"And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him." - Acts 22:20
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What does Acts 22:20 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 22:20 states: "And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him." This verse is spoken by the apostle Paul, who is recounting his conversion story to a crowd…

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The Weight of Witness: Remembering Stephen's Sacrifice

In Acts 22:20, the Apostle Paul reflects on a pivotal moment in his past, saying, "And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him." This verse serves as a sobering reminder of…

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A Prayer for Redemption and Courage in the Face of Persecution

O Lord God of Heaven and Earth, As I bow before You in humble adoration, I am reminded of the words documented in Acts 22:20, where it is written, “And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of…

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"And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:" - Acts 20:22
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Acts 9:1-20
Genesis 22-20
Acts 20:5 - "These going before tarried for us at Troas."
Acts 19:20 - "So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed."
Acts 22:22 - "And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live."
Acts 12:22 - "And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man."
Acts 20:33 - "I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel."
Acts 20:12 - "And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted."
Acts 5:22 - "But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told,"
Acts 22:23 - "And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,"
Acts 7:22 - "And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds."
Acts 20:17 - "¶ And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church."
Acts 20:20 - "And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,"
Acts 9:20 - "And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God."
Acts 5:20 - "Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life."
Acts 20:37 - "And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,"
Acts 4:22 - "For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed."
Acts 20:8 - "And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together."
Acts 20:27 - "For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God."
Acts 18:20 - "When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;"
2 Kings 20:20 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"