With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

The Arrest of Stephen

Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion,

When the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.

So they remained for a long time speaking boldly for the Lord, who testified to the word of his grace by granting signs and wonders to be done through them.

From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had completed.

On the contrary, we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.”

But Paul chose Silas and set out, the brothers and sisters commending him to the grace of the Lord.

And when he wished to cross over to Achaia, the brothers and sisters encouraged him and wrote to the disciples to welcome him. On his arrival he greatly helped those who through grace had become believers,

But I do not count my life of any value to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.

And now I commend you to God and to the message of his grace, a message that is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all who are sanctified.