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Acts 22:20-22
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Acts 22:20-22
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
20 And when the blood of Stephen thy witness[a] was shed, I also was standing by and approving, and keeping the garments of those who killed him.’ 21 And he said to me, ‘Depart; for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”
Paul and the Roman Tribune
22 Up to this word they listened to him; then they lifted up their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth! For he ought not to live.”
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- 22.20 thy witness: Greek, “martyr.” Witnessing by one’s death (i.e., martyrdom) is the supreme example.
Acts 22:20-22
New International Version
Acts 22:20-22
New International Version
20 And when the blood of your martyr[a] Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.’(A)
21 “Then the Lord said to me, ‘Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’ ”(B)
Paul the Roman Citizen
22 The crowd listened to Paul until he said this. Then they raised their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him!(C) He’s not fit to live!”(D)
Footnotes
- Acts 22:20 Or witness
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