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19 And I said, ‘Lord, they themselves know that in every synagogue I imprisoned and beat those who believed in thee. 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.’”

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  1. 22.20 thy witness: Greek, “martyr.” Witnessing by one’s death (i.e., martyrdom) is the supreme example.

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