Acts.7.56

Acts 7:56

KJV

And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.

The Stoning of Stephen

Cross References

Ezekiel 1:1

KJV

Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.

Ezekiel’s Vision by the River Kebar

The Vision of Four Figures

Matthew 3:16

KJVHoly Spirit

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

The Baptism of Jesus

Matthew 8:20

KJVJesus

And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

The Cost of Discipleship

Discipleship Tested

John 1:51

KJVJesus

And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.

Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael

Jesus’ Public Ministry, First Converts

Acts 7:57

KJV

Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord,