The Effects of Stephen’s Death

Stephen's death was not in vain. Below are some of the events that were by-products (either directly or indirectly) of the persecution that began with Stephen's martyrdom.  (Acts 8-11)

1. Philip's evangelistic tour (Acts 8:4-40)

2. Paul's (Saul's) conversion (Acts 9:1-30)

3. Peter's missionary tour (Acts 9:32–11:18)

4. The church in Antioch in Syria founded (Acts 11:19ff)