51. "You stubborn people! In your thoughts and hearing, you are like those who have had no part in God’s covenant! You continuously set yourself against the Holy Spirit, just like your ancestors did.
52. Was there a single prophet your ancestors didn’t harass? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the righteous one, and you’ve betrayed and murdered him!
53. You received the Law given by angels, but you haven’t kept it."
54. Once the council members heard these words, they were enraged and began to grind their teeth at Stephen.