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Barnes' Notes on Acts 7:57

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Then they cried out - That is, probably, “the people,” not the members of the council It is evident he was put to death in a popular tumult. They had charged him with blasphemy; and they regarded what he had now said as full proof of it. And stopped their ears - That they might hear no more blasphemy. With one accord - In a tumult; unitedly. return to 'Top of Page'
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