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  2. Feb 13, 2024 · What does it mean that Stephen had the face of an angel (Acts 6:15)? Answer. In the book of Acts, Luke tells the story of early church hero Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stephen was one of seven leaders chosen to serve as deacons in Acts 6:1–7.

  3. What does Acts 6:15 mean? Contemporary culture sees angels as benevolent beings come to serve and protect us and fill us with peace. We tend to think someone with "a face like an angel" is sweet and innocent. This leads to an assumption that Stephen looked harmless, benevolent, or peaceful.

  4. Dec 9, 2023 · The book of Acts chapter 6 verse 15 mentions that Stephen, one of the first deacons appointed by the apostles, had the face of an angel. This is a fascinating description that provides insight into Stephen’s character and what he represented.

  5. The face of an angel - This expression is one evidently denoting that he manifested evidence of sincerity, gravity, fearlessness, confidence in God. It is used in the Old Testament to denote special wisdom, 2 Samuel 14:17 ; 2 Samuel 19:27 .

  6. Jan 14, 2019 · What did it mean that Stephen’s “face was like the face of an angel” (Acts 6:15), and why did it look this way? We first meet Stephen as a deacon, “a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 6:5).

  7. All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel. Young's Literal Translation and gazing at him, all those sitting in the sanhedrim saw his face as it were the face of a messenger.

  8. Jun 26, 2024 · Bible Verses about Angels. Isaiah 6:2 - Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. Psalm 91:11 - For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Matthew 18:10 - “See that you do not despise one of these little ones.

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