53. You are the people who received God’s law, which he gave you through his angels. But you don’t obey it!”
54. When those in the council meeting heard this, they became very angry. They were so mad they were grinding their teeth at him.
55. But Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit. He looked up into heaven and saw the glory of God. And he saw Jesus standing at God’s right side.
56. Stephen said, “Look! I see heaven open. And I see the Son of Man standing at God’s right side.”
57. Everyone there started shouting loudly, covering their ears with their hands. Together they all ran at Stephen.