圣经At that time, the number of disciples increased, and some Jews who spoke Greek complained against the Hebrews. Because they neglected their widows in their daily supply.
The twelve apostles called their disciples and said to them, “It is not appropriate for us to leave the word of God and manage food.”.
Therefore, brothers, let us choose seven from among you who have a good reputation, are filled with the Holy Spirit, and are full of wisdom, and we will appoint them to manage this matter.
But we must focus on praying and preaching.
The crowd rejoiced in these words and chose Stephen, who was full of faith and the Holy Spirit. They also chose Philip, Jericho, Nicanor, Timon, and Bamina, as well as Nicola the Antioch who entered Judaism.
Tell them to stand in front of the apostles. The apostles prayed and placed their hands on their heads.
The way of God flourishes. The number of disciples increased significantly in Jerusalem. Many priests also believed in this way.
Stephen, full of grace and power, performed great miracles and miracles among the people.
At that time, several people who were called the synagogue of Libernah, as well as several people from various synagogues such as Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and Asia, stood up and debated with Stephen.
Stephen spoke with wisdom and the Holy Spirit, but everyone could not resist.
Just buy someone and say, did we hear him slander?? Moses, and the word of God.
They stirred up the people, elders, and scribes again, and suddenly came to capture him, taking him to the council,
Set up false testimony, saying, This person speaks without stopping and tramples on the sanctuary and the law.
We have heard him say, Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the rules that Moses gave us.
The people sitting in the guild all fixed their eyes on him and saw his face, like the face of an angel.
