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===Devoted to Volunteer Service and Preaching=== | ===Devoted to Volunteer Service and Preaching=== | ||
Stephen, one of the seven deacons, was known for his great faith. He performed miracles<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A8&version=NIV Acts 6:8]</ref> while serving in church administration and engaged in theological discussions with the Jews, drawing from his deep understanding of the law. At that time, there were synagogues in Jerusalem established by Jews from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and Asia. Stephen engaged in discussions at these [[Synagogue|synagogues]], but no one could withstand the wisdom with which he spoke.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A9-10&version=NIV Acts 6:9-10]</ref> | Stephen, one of the seven deacons, was known for his great faith. He performed miracles<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A8&version=NIV Acts 6:8]</ref> while serving in church administration and engaged in theological discussions with the Jews, drawing from his deep understanding of the law. At that time, there were synagogues in Jerusalem established by Jews from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and Asia. Stephen engaged in discussions at these [[The Synagogue|synagogues]], but no one could withstand the wisdom with which he spoke.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A9-10&version=NIV Acts 6:9-10]</ref> | ||
===Arrested by the Sanhedrin=== | ===Arrested by the Sanhedrin=== | ||