Acts 7:57

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Everyone there started shouting loudly, covering their ears with their hands. Together they all ran at Stephen.

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But they refused to listen and refused to do what he wanted. They closed their ears so that they could not hear what God said.

Some Jews had taken this man and planned to kill him. But I learned that he is a Roman citizen, so I went with my soldiers and saved him.

Their anger is as deadly as the poison of a snake. They shut their ears like a deaf cobra

When those in the council meeting heard this, they became very angry. They were so mad they were grinding their teeth at him.

Those who refuse to help the poor will not receive help when they need it themselves.

Stephen said, “Look! I see heaven open. And I see the Son of Man standing at God’s right side.”

They took him out of the city and began throwing stones at him. The men who told lies against Stephen gave their coats to a young man named Saul.