5. The proposal pleased the entire group, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a Gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch.
6. They stood these men before the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.
7. The word of God continued to spread, the number of disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.
8. Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.