1
Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.
33 refs
2
The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of Elohim and serve tables.
8 refs
3
Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Set-Apart Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
28 refs
4
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”
17 refs
5
These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Set-Apart Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch;
18 refs
6
whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
9 refs
7
The word of Elohim increased and the number of the disciples greatly multiplied in Jerusalem. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
19 refs
8
Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.
11 refs
9
But some of those who were of the synagogue called “The Libertines”, and of the Cyrenians, of the Alexandrians, and of those of Cilicia and Asia arose, disputing with Stephen.
25 refs
10
They weren’t able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
16 refs
11
Then they secretly induced men to say, “We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and Elohim.”
23 refs
12
They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and came against him and seized him, then brought him in to the council,
13 refs
13
and set up false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law.
8 refs
14
For we have heard him say that this Yahusha of Nazareth will destroy this place, and will change the customs which Moses delivered to us.”
32 refs
15
All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel.
7 refs