Acts 7:55 nasb — But being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed intently into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the ri…

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"But being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed intently into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God;"

— Acts 7:55, NASB

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Acts 7 — Context

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"Which one of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? They killed those who had previously announced the coming of the Righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become;

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you who received the law as ordained by angels, and yet did not keep it."

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Now when they heard this, they were cut to the quick, and they began gnashing their teeth at him.

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But being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed intently into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God;

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and he said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened up and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God."

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But they cried out with a loud voice, and covered their ears and rushed at him with one impulse.

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When they had driven him out of the city, they began stoning him; and the witnesses laid aside their robes at the feet of a young man named Saul.

Acts 7:55 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:55 say?
Acts 7:55 in the NASB reads: “But being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed intently into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God;”
Where is Acts 7:55 in the Bible?
Acts 7:55 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 55.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 7:55.
What translation should I read Acts 7:55 in?
Acts 7:55 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 7:55?
Acts 7:55 reads (NASB): “But being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed intently into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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