Acts 7:56 net — “Look!” he said.“I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”

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"“Look!” he said.“I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”"

— Acts 7:56, NET Bible

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Acts 7 — Context

53

You received the law by decrees given by angels, but you did not obey it.”

54

Stephen is Killed When they heard these things, they became furious and ground their teeth at him.

55

But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently toward heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.

56

“Look!” he said.“I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”

57

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

58

When they had driven him out of the city, they began to stone him, and the witnesses laid their cloaks at the feet of a young man named Saul.

59

They continued to stone Stephen while he prayed,“Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”

Acts 7:56 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 7:56 say?
Acts 7:56 in the NET Bible reads: ““Look!” he said.“I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!””
Where is Acts 7:56 in the Bible?
Acts 7:56 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 56.
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 7:56.
What translation should I read Acts 7:56 in?
Acts 7:56 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 7:56?
Acts 7:56 reads (NET): ““Look!” he said.“I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man 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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