9 Opposition arose from some who belonged to the so-called Synagogue of Former Slaves. Members from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and Asia entered into debate with Stephen.
10 However, they couldn’t resist the wisdom the Spirit gave him as he spoke.
11 Then they secretly enticed some people to claim, "We heard him insult Moses and God."
12 They stirred up the people, the elders, and the legal experts. They caught Stephen, dragged him away, and brought him before the Jerusalem Council.
13 Before the council, they presented false witnesses who testified, "This man never stops speaking against this holy place and the Law.
14 In fact, we heard him say that this man Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and alter the customary practices Moses gave us."
15 Everyone seated in the council stared at Stephen, and they saw that his face was radiant, just like an angel’s.