Acts 22:16 connects calling on Jesus' name with baptism — Stephen does this at death, a powerful example of faith.

Acts 9:21 uses the same phrase 'call on this name' to identify believers; Stephen's call marks him as a Christian.

Acts 9:14 describes believers as those who call on Jesus' name — Stephen's dying prayer exemplifies this defining act of faith.

Psalm 31:5 is David's prayer committing his spirit to God — Stephen adapts it, asking Jesus to receive his spirit, showing Christ-centered faith.

In 1 Corinthians 1:2, Paul describes believers as those who call on the name of the Lord Jesus — Stephen exemplifies this by calling on Jesus as he dies.

Joel 2:32 promises salvation for those who call on the Lord; Stephen's prayer is a direct NT fulfillment of that prophecy.

Luke 23:46 shows Jesus committing His spirit to the Father — Stephen's similar prayer to Jesus mirrors Christ's death, modeling martyrdom after his Lord.

In 1 Peter 4:19, believers are told to commit their souls to God in suffering; Stephen does exactly that, calling on Jesus.

Leviticus 24:14 commands stoning for blasphemy, the very charge that led to Stephen's stoning — a direct legal precedent.

In 1 Peter 2:23, Christ entrusts himself to God; Stephen's final prayer mirrors that trust, showing he follows Christ's example.

2 Timothy 1:12 says Paul trusts God to guard his deposit — Stephen entrusts his spirit to Jesus, a parallel act of faith.

Philippians 1:23 expresses Paul's desire to 'depart and be with Christ' — Stephen's prayer asks Jesus to receive his spirit, the same hope.

John 14:3 promises Jesus will take believers to himself — Stephen's prayer for his spirit to be received fulfills that promise in death.

In Luke 13:34, Jesus laments Jerusalem stoning prophets — Stephen's stoning is a direct instance of that.

Matthew 24:9 warns of being put to death for Jesus' name — Stephen's stoning exemplifies this tribulation.

Matthew 23:34 foretells that Jesus' messengers will be killed — Stephen's martyrdom fulfills this pattern of persecution.

Psalm 73:24 speaks of being received into glory — Stephen's dying prayer directly parallels this confidence.

In Psalm 49:15, the psalmist affirms God will ransom and receive his soul — Stephen's prayer echoes this same hope.

2 Chronicles 24:21 describes the stoning of the prophet Zechariah in the temple court — Stephen similarly dies as a faithful witness.

Deuteronomy 17:7 instructs witnesses to be first in execution by stoning — in Acts 7:58 witnesses lay their clothes at Saul's feet, following this procedure.

Romans 10:12-13 reiterates Joel's promise for all who call — Stephen's cry demonstrates this universal salvation in action.

John 10:31 shows Jesus also faced stoning — Stephen's death mirrors the rejection Christ endured.

Numbers 14:10 records the congregation threatening to stone Moses and Aaron — a parallel mob stoning of God's faithful servants.