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'''Stephen''' (Greek: Στέφανος)<ref>[https://biblehub.com/greek/4735.htm Strong's Greek: 4735. στέφανος (stephanos)], ''Bible Hub''</ref> was the first martyr of early Christianity. His name means ''crown'', and he was one of the seven [[Deacon(ess)|deacons]] chosen to oversee aid distribution in the early Christian community.<ref name=":1">[https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/who-was-st-stephen-and-why-did-he-die.html Who Was St. Stephen and Why Did He Die?], ''Bible Study Tools''</ref> He was arrested by the Sanhedrin court on charges of blasphemy, orchestrated by Jewish leaders, and was subsequently executed. Apostle [[Paul]], before his conversion to Christianity, participated in Stephen’s martyrdom. Paradoxically, while Stephen’s death intensified persecution against [[Christian|Christians]], it also became a pivotal moment that propelled the spread of the [[gospel]] beyond the Jewish world.” | '''Stephen''' (Greek: Στέφανος)<ref>[https://biblehub.com/greek/4735.htm Strong's Greek: 4735. στέφανος (stephanos)], ''Bible Hub''</ref> was the first martyr of early Christianity. His name means ''crown'', and he was one of the seven [[Deacon(ess)|deacons]] chosen to oversee aid distribution in the early Christian community.<ref name=":1">[https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/who-was-st-stephen-and-why-did-he-die.html Who Was St. Stephen and Why Did He Die?], ''Bible Study Tools''</ref> He was arrested by the Sanhedrin court on charges of blasphemy, orchestrated by Jewish leaders, and was subsequently executed. Apostle [[Paul]], before his conversion to Christianity, participated in Stephen’s martyrdom. Paradoxically, while Stephen’s death intensified persecution against [[Christian|Christians]], it also became a pivotal moment that propelled the spread of the [[gospel]] beyond the Jewish world.” | ||
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===Arrested by the Sanhedrin=== | ===Arrested by the Sanhedrin=== | ||
*'''The Jews’ Schemes''' | *'''The Jews’ Schemes''' | ||
[[file:Sanhedrin1.jpg | | [[file:Sanhedrin1.jpg |thumb| 200px |''The Sanhedrin, the highest judicial body in Jewish society'' by unknown author, 1883]] | ||
This caused hostility toward Stephen within Judaism. Many Jews believed that his teachings stemmed from the faith of Jesus of [[Nazareth]].<ref>[https://ko.wikisource.org/wiki/개역한글판/Acts#6장 Acts 6:14]. "그의 말에 이 나사렛 예수가 이곳을 헐고 또 모세가 우리에게 전하여 준 규례를 고치겠다 함을 우리가 들었노라 하거늘"</ref> To them, Stephen was a dangerous figure who were threatening the religious heritage preserved for generations. Determined to eliminate him, they plotted against Stephen, spreading rumors and enlisting influential figures such as [[Elder|elders]] and [[Teacher of the Law|scribes]].<ref>[https://wordonline.org/videos/stephen-preaches-with-power-and-miracles?lang=en Stephen preaches with power and miracles], ''Word Online'', September 24, 2021</ref> They brought him before the [[Sanhedrin]], the highest judicial body in Judaism, accusing him of blasphemy against [[Moses]] and [[God]] and of recklessly altering the law.<ref>[https://ko.wikisource.org/wiki/개역한글판/Acts#6장 Acts 6:11-12]. "사람들을 가르쳐 말시키되 이 사람이 모세와 및 하나님을 모독하는 말 하는 것을 우리가 들었노라 하게 하고 백성과 장로와 서기관들을 충동시켜 와서 잡아 가지고 공회에 이르러"</ref> They employed the same deceptive tactics they had used to frame [[Jesus Christ]]. | This caused hostility toward Stephen within Judaism. Many Jews believed that his teachings stemmed from the faith of Jesus of [[Nazareth]].<ref>[https://ko.wikisource.org/wiki/개역한글판/Acts#6장 Acts 6:14]. "그의 말에 이 나사렛 예수가 이곳을 헐고 또 모세가 우리에게 전하여 준 규례를 고치겠다 함을 우리가 들었노라 하거늘"</ref> To them, Stephen was a dangerous figure who were threatening the religious heritage preserved for generations. Determined to eliminate him, they plotted against Stephen, spreading rumors and enlisting influential figures such as [[Elder|elders]] and [[Teacher of the Law|scribes]].<ref>[https://wordonline.org/videos/stephen-preaches-with-power-and-miracles?lang=en Stephen preaches with power and miracles], ''Word Online'', September 24, 2021</ref> They brought him before the [[Sanhedrin]], the highest judicial body in Judaism, accusing him of blasphemy against [[Moses]] and [[God]] and of recklessly altering the law.<ref>[https://ko.wikisource.org/wiki/개역한글판/Acts#6장 Acts 6:11-12]. "사람들을 가르쳐 말시키되 이 사람이 모세와 및 하나님을 모독하는 말 하는 것을 우리가 들었노라 하게 하고 백성과 장로와 서기관들을 충동시켜 와서 잡아 가지고 공회에 이르러"</ref> They employed the same deceptive tactics they had used to frame [[Jesus Christ]]. | ||
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===Martyrdom=== | ===Martyrdom=== | ||
[[file:Van Dyck - The Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1623-1625.jpg | | [[file:Van Dyck - The Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1623-1625.jpg |thumb| 200px |''The Stoning of Saint Stephen'' by Anthony van Dyck, 1623–1625]] | ||
Hearing this, the people could no longer contain their anger. They covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, rushed at him. They dragged him out of the city and threw stones at him. Saul (who would later be known as Paul the Apostle) was present at the scene. As the people stoned him, Stephen cried out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” Then, kneeling down, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” With these words, he closed his eyes.<ref name=":0">[https://ko.wikisource.org/wiki/개역한글판/Acts#7장 Acts 7:57-60]. "저희가 큰 소리를 지르며 귀를 막고 일심으로 그에게 달려들어 성 밖에 내치고 돌로 칠새 증인들이 옷을 벗어 사울이라 하는 청년의 발앞에 두니라 저희가 돌로 스데반을 치니 스데반이 부르짖어 가로되 주 예수여 내 영혼을 받으시옵소서 하고 무릎을 꿇고 크게 불러 가로되 '''주여 이 죄를 저들에게 돌리지 마옵소서''' 이 말을 하고 자니라"</ref> Devout men buried Stephen and lamented greatly for him.<ref>[https://ko.wikisource.org/wiki/개역한글판/Acts#8장 Acts 8:2]. "경건한 사람들이 스데반을 장사하고 위하여 크게 울더라"</ref> | Hearing this, the people could no longer contain their anger. They covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, rushed at him. They dragged him out of the city and threw stones at him. Saul (who would later be known as Paul the Apostle) was present at the scene. As the people stoned him, Stephen cried out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” Then, kneeling down, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” With these words, he closed his eyes.<ref name=":0">[https://ko.wikisource.org/wiki/개역한글판/Acts#7장 Acts 7:57-60]. "저희가 큰 소리를 지르며 귀를 막고 일심으로 그에게 달려들어 성 밖에 내치고 돌로 칠새 증인들이 옷을 벗어 사울이라 하는 청년의 발앞에 두니라 저희가 돌로 스데반을 치니 스데반이 부르짖어 가로되 주 예수여 내 영혼을 받으시옵소서 하고 무릎을 꿇고 크게 불러 가로되 '''주여 이 죄를 저들에게 돌리지 마옵소서''' 이 말을 하고 자니라"</ref> Devout men buried Stephen and lamented greatly for him.<ref>[https://ko.wikisource.org/wiki/개역한글판/Acts#8장 Acts 8:2]. "경건한 사람들이 스데반을 장사하고 위하여 크게 울더라"</ref> | ||
