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Stephen

A follower of Jesus known for his faith and martyrdom.

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First appearance: luke

Stephen's tie to Paul is one of the pressures that moves Jesus the Son of Man—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Saba remembers Paul's satisfaction when Stephen was stoned.
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With Paul (friendship): Paul and Stephen are close friends, with Stephen serving as a mentor to Paul before his conversion. In Saba of Antioch: Saba remembers Paul's satisfaction when Stephen was stoned. Later, in…

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Character Web

5 connections

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PAPaulLULukeAMA Man Outside …THThomasJEJesusSTStephen

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Witnesses and Martyrs
  • Core Circle and Interpreters
  • Diverse Community and Opponents

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

  • Paul

    friendship · positive

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