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Acts 22:20 Cross-References
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“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 22:20
When the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed—The Greek 'martys' (μάρτυς) means witness, later taking the meaning 'martyr' because witnessing often led to death. Paul admits he was standing by, and consenting (ἐφεστὼς καὶ συνευδοκῶν)—both physically present and morally approving. The participle 'suneuedokeō' indicates active agreement, not passive observation. He kept the raiment (φυλάσσων τὰ ἱμάτια) of the executioners, facilitating murder. This confession reveals Paul's full culpability, yet demonstrates grace's power to save 'the chief of sinners' (1 Timothy 1:15). Stephen's dying prayer—'L...
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“and stoned him. The witnesses placed their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.”
“except for the apostles.”
“knowing the ordinance of God”
“and you build their tombs.”
“and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. When I saw her”
“having received authority from the chief priests”