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Etienne's Arrest
L'article analyse l'arrestation d'Étienne (Actes 6.8-12) à Jérusalem vers 34-35 ap. J.-C. Bien que désigné parmi les Sept, Étienne exerce un ministère apostolique remarquable. Son témoignage suscite l'opposition de Juifs hellénistes qui, incapables de le réfuter, recourent à de faux témoins pour le faire comparaître devant le Sanhédrin. Luc souligne les parallèles avec le procès de Jésus et l'extension progressive de la persécution à toute l'Église.
Acts 11.19-21 (King James Version) :Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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La comparution d’Etienne devant le Sanhédrin
La comparution d'Étienne devant le Sanhédrin (Actes 6.12-15), vers 34-35 ap. J.-C., est initiée par des opposants hellénistes de la synagogue des Affranchis. Incapables de réfuter sa sagesse, ils recourent à de faux témoins. Les accusations portent sur le Temple et la Loi, rappelant le procès de Jésus. Luc dessine ainsi un parallèle intentionnel entre le Maître et son disciple.
Acts 5.27-33 (King James Version) :And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org