Acts 7:52

“Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:”

"Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:" - Acts 7:52
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What does Acts 7:52 mean?

Acts 7:52 (KJV) says, "Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers." This verse is part of a speech delivered by Stephen, who was one of…

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The Cost of Following the Prophets: A Reflection on Acts 7:52

The verse Acts 7:52 states, "Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers." This verse, uttered by Stephen during his profound defense…

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A Prayer of Reflection and Redemption: Heeding the Call of the Just One

Heavenly Father, As we come before You in humble reverence today, we reflect deeply on the profound truths embedded in Acts 7:52, as spoken through the voice of Your faithful servant Stephen: “Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which…

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Acts 7:52 - "Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:"
Acts 13:52 - "And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost."
Psalm 52:7
Numbers 7:52 - "One kid of the goats for a sin offering:"
Nehemiah 7:52 - "The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim,"
"And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost." - Acts 13:52
"One kid of the goats for a sin offering:" - Numbers 7:52
Psalms 52:7 - "Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness."
"The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim," - Nehemiah 7:52
John 7:52 - "They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet."
Psa 52:7 (KJVA) 7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Psa 52:7 (KJVA) 7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Psa 52:7 (KJVA) 7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!" - Isaiah 52:7
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Acts 3:6-7
Isaiah 52:7 - "¶ How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!"
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Acts 3:6-7
Acts 14:7 - "And there they preached the gospel."
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Acts 7:47 - "But Solomon built him an house."
Jeremiah 52:7 - "Then the city was broken up, and all the men of war fled, and went forth out of the city by night by the way of the gate between the two walls, which was by the king's garden; (now the Chaldeans were by the city round about:) and they went by the way of the plain."
Acts 7:1 - "Then said the high priest, Are these things so?"
Acts 19:7 - "And all the men were about twelve."
"And there they preached the gospel." - Acts 14:7
"Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness." - Psalms 52:7
"They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet." - John 7:52