In Acts 6:13, false witnesses accuse Stephen of blasphemy — the high priest here asks him to respond to those specific charges.

In Acts 6:14, the false charge includes temple destruction — the high priest's question here directly references that accusation.

Acts 6:5 introduces Stephen as full of faith and the Holy Spirit — this background explains his fearless defense before the high priest.

In Matthew 26:61, false witnesses accuse Jesus of threatening the temple — Stephen faces the same accusation, mirroring Christ's trial.

In Mark 14:58-60, the high priest similarly questions Jesus about false testimony — Stephen's trial mirrors Jesus' unjust interrogation.

In John 18:19-21, the high priest interrogates Jesus about his teaching — Stephen faces the same kind of hostile questioning.