Stephen addresses the council

When did it happen?

Modern reckoning

AD 30

Traditional reckoning

AD 30

Dates before about 900 BC depend on how the Bible's own numbers are added up. Why the two reckonings differ.

Where is it in the Bible?

• Acts 7:1–53

Who was there, and where?

• Stephen

Where: Jerusalem.

Which verses connect to Acts 7:1?

The strongest cross-references of the key verse, ranked by reader votes (OpenBible.info).

1. John 18:19–213 votes

   Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching. “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. …

2. Matthew 26:61–622 votes

   and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”

3. Mark 14:58–601 vote

   “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this man-made temple, and in three days I will build another that is made without hands.’” But even their testimony was inconsistent. …

4. John 18:33–351 vote

   Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” …

5. Acts 6:13–141 vote

   where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”