Explanation

When Stephen was stoned to death for preaching about Jesus, Saul watched and approved. The people even laid their coats at Saul’s feet while they killed Stephen.

At this time, Saul hated Christians and wanted to destroy the church. He did not know that he would soon meet Jesus and become the apostle Paul.

Stephen’s death and Saul’s presence there show God’s power to change even the hardest hearts.