At the end of Colossians there is a list of people who served God, loved God and people, and told people about God.

God has a list of names of people who will get into the heaven, the Book of Life. Will your name be on that list?

God has promised to eternally reward those who serve Him. Will you be on that list of servants?

The apostle Paul walked out what he talked and taught about forgiving and encouraging others.

Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas's cousin. As you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way.

57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, stopped their ears, and ran at him with one accord; 58 and they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59 And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." 60 Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not charge them with this sin." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Now Saul was consenting to his death.

Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death.

and Sha’ul gave his approval to his murder.