Acts 22:20

Updated: June 3, 2025
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When the blood of Stephen, your witness, was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting to his death, and guarding the cloaks of those who killed him.’
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} when{G3753} the blood{G129} of thy{G4675} martyr{G3144} Stephen{G4736} was shed{G1632}{(G5712)}, I{G846} also{G2532} was{G2252}{(G5713)} standing by{G2186}{(G5761)}, and{G2532} consenting{G4909}{(G5723)} unto his{G846} death{G336}, and{G2532} kept{G5442}{(G5723)} the raiment{G2440} of them that slew{G337}{(G5723)} him{G846}.
KJV with Strongs
(20) I myself stood near in agreement and watched the coats of those executing him.'
The F.O.G
[20] When Stephen's blood was shed, I stood there giving approval, even guarding the clothes of his murderers.'
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and when the blood of thy witness Stephen was being poured forth, I also was standing by and assenting to his death, and keeping the garments of those putting him to death;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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