Acts 22:20
King James Version
9 Jun 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.”
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.
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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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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ὅτε
when
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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.
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ἐφίστημι
already standing by
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ἐφίστημι
to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal);
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συνευδοκέω
consenting
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συνευδοκέω
to think well of in common, i.e. assent to, feel gratified with
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ἱμάτιον
garments
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ἱμάτιον
a dress (inner or outer)
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Στέφανος
of Stephen
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Στέφανος
Stephanus, a Christian
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