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Echoing Jesus's Trial
When Stephen called Jesus the 'Son of Man,' he was using a title Jesus himself used at his own trial before the same council. Commentators explain this was a direct and powerful declaration that Jesus's claims were true and the council's judgment was wrong. This wasn't just a random title; it was a confirmation of Jesus's divinity that the council viewed as a repeat of the original 'blasphemy,' leading to their violent rage.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 7:56
18th Century
Theologian
I see the heavens opened. A figurative expression, meaning that he was permitted to see into heaven, or to see what was there,
AT Robertson
On Acts 7:56
Opened (διηνοιγμενους). Perfect passive predicate participle of διανοιγνυμ (cf. Matthew 3:16; Luke 3:21).
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 7:56
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, I see the heavens opened.—It is clear that the vision was given to the inward spiritual eye, and not to the physi…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 7:56
While the content and tone of his address infuriated the council, Stephen’s follow-up solemn pronouncement raised again the specter of blasphemy an…
John Calvin
On Acts 7:56
16th Century
Theologian
Behold, I see the heavens. God intended not only to provide privately for His servant, but also to distress and torment His enemies, as St…
John Gill
On Acts 7:56
17th Century
Pastor
And said, behold, I see the heavens opened
As they were at the baptism of Christ, (See Gill on Matthew 3:16…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 7:54–60
17th Century
Minister
Nothing is as comforting to dying saints, or as encouraging to suffering saints, as seeing Jesus at the right hand of God. Blessed be God, by faith…