Did Stephen survive the stoning while Paul died from it?

Question:

True or False: Stephen survived the stoning while Paul died from it.

Answer:

Final answer: The statement is false; Stephen was stoned to death and became the first Christian martyr while Paul was present at his stoning but was not killed by stoning.

Explanation:

The statement 'Stephen survived the stoning while Paul died from it.' is false. In the account given in the Bible, specifically in the Acts of the Apostles, it is Stephen who is stoned to death (Acts 7:54-60) for professing his faith in Jesus Christ. Stephen is considered the first Christian martyr. Paul, formerly known as Saul before his conversion, was present at Stephen's stoning and consented to his death (Acts 8:1). However, Paul was not killed by stoning but later became a central figure in the spread of Christianity. The New Testament does not record Paul's death; however, tradition holds that he was beheaded in Rome under Emperor Nero.