And Stephen,fullof graceand power,was performinggreatwondersand signsamongthe people.
SoJesussaidto him, "Unlessyou [people] seesignsand wonders,you [simply] will not believe."
But they were unableto copewith the wisdomand the Spiritwith whichhe was speaking.
And fixing their gazeon him, allwho were sittingin the Councilsawhis facelikethe faceof an angel.
"Therefore,brethren,selectfrom amongyou sevenmenof good reputation,fullof the Spiritand of wisdom,whomwe may put in chargeof thistask.
The statementfound approvalwith the wholecongregation;and they choseStephen,a manfullof faithand of the HolySpirit,and Philip,Prochorus,Nicanor,Timon,Parmenasand Nicolas,a proselytefrom Antioch.
But beingfullof the HolySpirit,he gazed intentlyinto heavenand sawthe gloryof God,and Jesusstandingat the right handof God;
The crowdswith one accordwere giving attentionto what was saidby Philip,as they heardand sawthe signswhichhe was performing.
And He gavesome[as] apostles,and some[as] prophets,and some[as] evangelists,and some[as] pastorsand teachers,
For thosewho have servedwellas deaconsobtainfor themselvesa highstandingand greatconfidencein the faiththat is in ChristJesus.
