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*'''The Jews’ Schemes'''

[[file:Sanhedrin1.jpg |thumb| 200px |''The Sanhedrin, the highest judicial body in Jewish society'' by an 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://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A14&version=NIV Acts 6:14]</ref> To them, Stephen was a dangerous figure who was 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://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A11-12&version=NIV Acts 6:11-12]</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://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A14&version=NIV Acts 6:14]</ref> To them, Stephen was a dangerous figure who was 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 [[Scribes in the Bible|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://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A11-12&version=NIV Acts 6:11-12]</ref> They employed the same deceptive tactics they had used to frame [[Jesus Christ]].

*'''Speech to Sanhedrin'''

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 *'''The Jews’ Schemes'''
 [[file:Sanhedrin1.jpg |thumb| 200px |''The Sanhedrin, the highest judicial body in Jewish society'' by an 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://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A14&version=NIV Acts 6:14]</ref> To them, Stephen was a dangerous figure who was 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://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A11-12&version=NIV Acts 6:11-12]</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://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A14&version=NIV Acts 6:14]</ref> To them, Stephen was a dangerous figure who was 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 [[Scribes in the Bible|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://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A11-12&version=NIV Acts 6:11-12]</ref> They employed the same deceptive tactics they had used to frame [[Jesus Christ]].
 *'''Speech to Sanhedrin'''

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