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...
Full of Faith and of the Holy Spirit
“This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus,...
Full of the Spirit and of Wisdom
“So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, ‘It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word...