And when the blood of your martyr Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.'

Jesus reaffirmed His command for Paul to leave Jerusalem and take the message of reconciliation with God to the Gentiles (Acts 22:21).

And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.

and when the blood of Stephen thy martyr was shed, I myself even stood by, and took delight in his execution, and guarded the garments of those who slew him.

And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed. Stephen was a martyr for Christ, both by confession with his mouth, and by the effusion of his blood; ...

Acts 22:20 New King James Version (NKJV) · And when the blood of Your martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by consenting to his death, and guarding the ...

Acts 22:20 is a significant verse that captures the themes of redemption, forgiveness, sacrifice, and the transformative power of grace.

And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.

And when the blood of your martyr Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.'