1 ¶ And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, that their widows were neglected in the daily ministry.

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.

2 T hen the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them and said, It is not right that we should leave the word of God and serve tables;

Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables.

3 t herefore, brethren, seek out among you seven men of whom you bear witness, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;

4 A nd we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.

but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

5 A nd the saying pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon and Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch:

And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch,

6 t hese they set before the apostles, and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.

7 A nd the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly, and also a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith. Stephen Accused of Blasphemy

8 ¶ And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles in the people.

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

9 T hen there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians and Alexandrians and of those of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.

Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen.

10 A nd they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.

And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.

11 T hen they suborned men, who said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God.

Then they secretly induced men to say, “We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God.”

12 A nd they stirred up the people and the elders and the scribes and came upon him and caught him and brought him to the council

And they stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes; and they came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council.

13 a nd set up false witnesses, who said, This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law,

They also set up false witnesses who said, “This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law;

14 f or we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place and shall change the traditions which Moses delivered us.

for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs which Moses delivered to us.”

15 T hen all that sat in the council, looking steadfastly on him, saw his face as the face of an angel.

And all who sat in the council, looking steadfastly at him, saw his face as the face of an angel.