Acts 7:56

And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.

Cross-references

Daniel 7:13 Prophetic fulfillment

Daniel 7:13 is the OT vision of the Son of Man coming with clouds — Stephen's vision fulfills this as he sees the Son of Man standing at God's right hand.

Matthew 26:64 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 26:64 quotes Jesus saying the Son of Man will be seated at God's right hand — Stephen sees that exact scene, confirming Jesus' claim.

Matthew 26:65 shows the high priest accusing Jesus of blasphemy for claiming the Son of Man at God's right hand — Stephen faces the same accusation for his vision.

John 5:22-27 declares the Son of Man has authority to judge — Stephen's vision of him standing at God's right hand implies that authority is now realized.

Psalm 110:5 Allusion

In Psalm 110:5, the Lord at God's right hand conquers enemies — Stephen's vision identifies Jesus as that victorious Messiah.

Luke 22:69 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 22:69, Jesus predicts he will sit at God's right hand — Stephen's vision confirms that promise, showing him standing in authority.

John 1:51 Prophetic fulfillment

In John 1:51, Jesus promises heaven opened and angels on the Son of Man — Stephen's vision of heaven opened and the Son of Man standing fulfills that.

Romans 8:34 Contrast

In Romans 8:34, Christ's position at God's right hand is linked with intercession — adding to Stephen's vision of Jesus standing.

In Ephesians 1:20, Christ is seated at God's right hand after resurrection — Stephen sees him standing, possibly as advocate or judge.

Hebrews 1:3 Contrast

In Hebrews 1:3, Christ sits at God's right hand as divine radiance — Stephen's vision shows him standing, emphasizing his active role.

Mark 16:19 Contrast

In Mark 16:19, Jesus sits at God's right hand after ascension — Stephen sees him standing, perhaps as an advocate or judge.

1 Kings 22:19 describes Micaiah's vision of heaven opened and God on his throne — Stephen's vision similarly sees heaven opened but with the Son of Man standing.

In 2 Chronicles 18:18, Micaiah sees the Lord on his throne with hosts standing — a parallel heavenly vision where Stephen sees the Son of Man standing at God's right hand.

Matthew 16:13 Related theme

In Matthew 16:13, Jesus asks about the Son of Man's identity — Stephen's vision reveals that Jesus is that exalted Son of Man.

Matthew 16:27 speaks of the Son of Man coming in glory with angels — Stephen's vision shows him presently exalted, a precursor to that future coming.

Matthew 25:31 depicts the Son of Man coming in glory to judge — Stephen sees him standing now, not that future judgment scene.