Acts 6:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

God gave Stephen the power to work great miracles and wonders among the people.

Cross References

Acts 7:55

But Stephen was filled with the Holy Spirit. He looked toward heaven, where he saw our glorious God and Jesus standing at his right side.

Acts 6:5

This suggestion pleased everyone, and they began by choosing Stephen. He had great faith and was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they chose Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and also Nicolaus, who worshiped with the Jewish people in Antioch.

1 Timothy 3:13

Those who serve well as officers will earn a good reputation and will be highly respected for their faith in Christ Jesus.

Acts 6:15

Then all the council members stared at Stephen. They saw that his face looked like the face of an angel.

Acts 6:10

But they were no match for Stephen, who spoke with the great wisdom that the Spirit gave him.

Acts 8:6

They crowded around Philip because they were eager to hear what he was saying and to see him work miracles.

Acts 6:3

My friends, choose seven men who are respected and wise and filled with God's Spirit. We will put them in charge of these things.

Ephesians 4:11

Christ chose some of us to be apostles, prophets, missionaries, pastors, and teachers,

John 4:48

Jesus told the official, “You won't have faith unless you see miracles and wonders!”