Stephen

“Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them”

“This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.”

“They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.”

“Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.”

“Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.””

“On hearing this, the members of the Sanhedrin were enraged, and they gnashed their teeth at him.”

“And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.”

“And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.’”