⁸ Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.

¹³ For those who have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

⁶ The multitudes listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he did.

¹⁰ They weren't able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.

⁵ These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch;

³ Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

²⁹ Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,

³⁰ while you stretch out your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy Servant Jesus."

⁵⁵ But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

¹⁵ All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel.

¹⁷ 'It will be in the last days, says God, That I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions. Your old men will dream dreams.

¹⁸ Yes, and on my servants and on my handmaidens in those days, I will pour out my Spirit, and they will prophesy.

⁴⁸ Jesus therefore said to him, "Unless you see signs and wonders, you will in no way believe."

¹¹ He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds{The word for "shepherds" (poimenas) can also be correctly translated "pastors."} and teachers;