Acts 7:13

Modern

On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.

Traditional

And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph’s kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.

Literal

And on the second time, Joseph was made known to his brothers, and the family of Joseph became known to Pharaoh.

Latin

…et in secundo cognitus est Joseph a fratribus suis, et manifestatum est Pharaoni genus ejus.

Greek

English

On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.

Stephen answered the accusations by speaking about his Lord (see Luke 21:12–17). Instead of defending himself, he became a witness in God's legal case against them. This revealed how contrary they were and their lack of loyalty. Stephen gave a history of Israel's past and reminded them of their repeated rejections of those who announced God's messages.
Stephen's review of Israel's history has three main parts:
1. The work of the patriarchs. This refers to Abraham and those descended from him who founded the nation of Israel (Acts 7:2–16).
2. The ministry of Moses (7:17–43).
3. The role of the tabernacle and the temple (7:44–50).
  Stephen ended his historical survey with a strong criticism of his people's lack of obedience. Like a prophet, he challenged them to stop resisting the Holy Spirit. He told them to turn to God with grief for their sins (repentance) and faith.

Theme notes and profiles

Genesis 46:31–47:10
Joseph said to his brothers and to his father’s household, “I will go up and inform Pharaoh: ‘My brothers and my father’s household from the land of Canaan have come to me.
Genesis 45:1–18
Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers.

Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt Pharaoh: Egyptian ruler during Joseph's time