Samaria
“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the...
Scared and Scattered
“On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout...
Saul
“And Saul approved of their killing [Stephen]. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all...
Unless a Grain of Wheat…
“Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it...
At God’s Right Hand
“Then the high priest asked Stephen, ‘Are these charges true?’ To this he replied: “Brothers and fathers, listen to...
False Witness
“Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. Opposition arose,...
Liberals and Atheists
“Looking at his disciples, he said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger...
Deacon Stephen
“They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from...
So the Word of God Spread
“So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to...