Brethren and fathers (ανδρες αδελφο κα πατερες). The spectators (brethren) and members of the Sanhedrin (fathers) as Paul in Ac 22…

Men, brethren, and fathers. These were the usual titles by which the Sanhedrin was addressed. In all this Stephen was perfectly respectful…

Men, brethren, and fathers.—The discourse that follows presents many aspects, each of special interest:

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Stephen begins by addressing the council in a somewhat formal yet fraternal manner: “Men, brothers and fathers” (cf. 22:1). Then he launches into h…

Men, brethren, and fathers. Although Stephen saw that those who sat in the council were, for the most part, the sworn enemies of Christ, y…

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Stephen replied, in answer to the high priest's question, and addressed himself to the whole sanhedrim, …

Stephen was charged as a blasphemer of God and an apostate from the church; therefore, he shows that he is a son of Abraham and takes pride in this…