Acts 7:55 — But Stephen was filled with the Holy Spirit. He looked toward heaven, where he… — CEV | maBible
Read Acts 7:55 (Contemporary English Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Acts 7.55, Acts 7v55, Ac. 7:55. But Stephen was filled with the Holy Spirit. He looked toward heaven, where he saw our glorious God and Jesus standing at his right side.
Other reference formats: Acts 7.55, Acts 7v55, Ac. 7:55.
55 But Stephen was filled with the Holy Spirit. He looked toward heaven, where he saw our glorious God and Jesus standing at his right side.
Passage themes
The fullness of the Spirit — being full of the Holy Ghost
Looking to heaven — looked up stedfastly into heaven
Seeing God's glory — saw the glory of God
The Son exalted beside the Father — Jesus standing on the right hand of God
Notes and references
7.55 3 Macc 6.6.
standing at his right side: The “right side” is the place of honor and power. “Standing” may mean that Jesus is welcoming Stephen (see verse 59).
Events in this chapter
7 — Martyre d’Étienne
About this book
Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc