Acts 22:20
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.”
ὅτε
When, at the time when, after. When the fullness of time had come God sent His Son. God's timing is always right. He never acts too early or too late.
ἐκχέω
was poured out
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ἐκχέω
To pour out, to shed. Ekcheo. I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh. Pentecost was the fulfilment of Joel's prophecy. The Spirit is still being poured out today.
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Στέφανος
of Stephen
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Στέφανος
A crown, crowned one. Stephanos. The first martyr bore a name meaning victory wreath, and he earned it. Live worthy of the name you carry.
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μάρτυς
witness
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μάρτυς
Witness, one who testifies, martyr. Martus. You will be My witnesses. A witness testifies to what they have seen and experienced. Your testimony is your most powerful tool.
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ἐφίστημι
already standing by
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ἐφίστημι
To stand upon, be present, appear suddenly. Ephistēmi. Angels, shepherds, and the risen Christ all experienced this sudden arriving presence. God shows up unannounced. Stay ready.
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συνευδοκέω
consenting
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συνευδοκέω
Consent, approve together, be pleased with. Syneudokeō. To share in another's approval is to share in their guilt or glory. Choose carefully whose actions you endorse.
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φυλάσσω
watching over
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φυλάσσω
To guard, to keep, to watch. Phulasso. Guard the good deposit entrusted to you. The faith once delivered to the saints is a treasure. Guard it. It is worth protecting.
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ἱμάτιον
garments
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ἱμάτιον
Garment, clothing, cloak. Himátion. Jesus said do not worry about what you will wear, yet soldiers gambled for his himátion at the cross. What we wear matters far less than who we follow. Seek him first.
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