Acts 6:5-8
New International Version
5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen,(A) a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit;(B) also Philip,(C) Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. 6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed(D) and laid their hands on them.(E)
7 So the word of God spread.(F) The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly,(G) and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.
Stephen Seized
8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs(H) among the people.
Acts 6:5-8
New American Standard Bible
5 The [a]announcement found approval with the whole [b]congregation; and they chose (A)Stephen, a man (B)full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and (C)Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and [c]Nicolas, a [d](D)proselyte from (E)Antioch. 6 And they brought these men before the apostles; and after (F)praying, they (G)laid their hands on them.
7 (H)The word of God kept spreading; and (I)the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were becoming obedient to (J)the faith.
8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great (K)wonders and [e]signs among the people.
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