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13 They convinced some witnesses to give false testimony.

False Witnesses: This fellow constantly degrades the holy temple and mocks our holy law. 14 With our own ears, we’ve heard him say this Jesus fellow, this Nazarene he’s always talking about, will actually destroy the holy temple and will try to change the sacred customs we received from Moses.

15 The entire council turned its gaze on Stephen to see how he would respond. They were shocked to see his face radiant with peace—as if he were a heavenly messenger.

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13 They produced false witnesses,(A) who testified, “This fellow never stops speaking against this holy place(B) and against the law. 14 For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place(C) and change the customs Moses handed down to us.”(D)

15 All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin(E) looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel.

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